When riding a moped, what danger does the moment when the first drops of rain begin to fall represent?

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The moment the first drops of rain begin to fall is one of the most critical moments of riding, especially at the controls of a two-wheeled vehicle such as the moped. When the rain starts, the water mixes with the dust, soot and grease deposited on the asphalt and forms a very slippery film of fine mud. This drastically reduces tire grip, lengthens the braking distance and increases the risk of falls or skids. Saying that there is hardly any risk because the road surface is not yet completely wet is a mistake: asphalt is more slippery at the start than after a prolonged downpour that washes the roadway clean. And claiming that riding is strictly prohibited is false, because the regulations do not prohibit riding when it starts to rain, but require you to adapt your speed, make smoother maneuvers and increase the safety distance.

When riding a moped, what danger does the moment when the first drops of rain begin to fall represent?

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