When driving in heavy rain, visibility is significantly reduced. What immediate safety measures should you take?

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The correct answer is to increase the safety distance and reduce speed.  Detailed explanation: Grip and Braking: On wet pavement, braking distance can increase up to double compared to dry asphalt. Therefore, it is vital to increase the separation from the vehicle in front. Visibility and Reaction: With reduced visibility and lower grip, reducing speed gives you more time to react to unforeseen events. Error analysis: White lines: It is dangerous to drive directly over road markings (paint) because when wet, they become very slippery, causing a loss of grip. Windows: Keeping them closed does not prevent misting; in fact, they often need to be opened slightly or the ventilation/AC system used to demist the glass due to temperature differences.

When driving in heavy rain, visibility is significantly reduced. What immediate safety measures should you take?

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