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What should you do in conditions of poor visibility?

  1. Decrease following distance

  2. Increase following distance

  3. Maintain regular speed

  4. Turn off headlights

The correct answer is: Decrease following distance

In conditions of poor visibility, it is important to decrease your following distance. By increasing the space between your vehicle and the one ahead of you, you give yourself more time to react to any sudden stops or obstacles. This added distance can help prevent rear-end collisions and give you more time to come to a safe stop if needed. Maintaining a safe following distance is a crucial safety measure in adverse driving conditions like poor visibility. The other options are not recommended in conditions of poor visibility: - Increasing following distance (Option B) is the correct choice, as explained above. - Maintaining regular speed (Option C) can be dangerous in poor visibility because you may not have enough time to react to sudden changes in road conditions or other vehicles. - Turning off headlights (Option D) is extremely dangerous in poor visibility situations, as headlights are essential for making your vehicle visible to other drivers and seeing the road ahead.