Which statement best describes the recommended action if visibility is severely reduced by heavy rain?

• A. Pull over safely
• B. Continue driving at the same speed
• C. Turn on high beams to improve visibility
• D. Wind down the windows to hear traffic better

Answer: (A)

When visibility is severely reduced by heavy rain, the safest move is to stop driving and find a safe place to wait until conditions improve. Pulling over safely removes you from the flow of traffic and reduces the chance of a collision you might not have time to react to. If you’re on a roadway, switch on your hazard lights to warn other drivers, stay in the vehicle with your seatbelt fastened, and wait until you can see clearly again before continuing. High beams actually create glare on rain-soaked surfaces and don’t help you see better, and winding down the windows doesn’t improve visibility and can make it harder to hear other traffic.