Colorado · Speed Limits · Question 5 of 8
When driving in heavy rain, a safe practice is to:
- A. Drive the posted limit so you do not block traffic
- B. Reduce speed and increase following distance Correct answer
- C. Use cruise control to hold a steady pace
- D. Use high beams to see better
Why this is the right answer
Wet roads increase stopping distance and the risk of hydroplaning. Reduce speed below the posted limit, avoid cruise control, and double your following distance.
How this question shows up on the Colorado permit test
Questions in the speed limits category are common on the Colorado learner permit exam. The exam tests your knowledge of the Colorado Driver Handbook, and topics like this one show up in multiple forms: sometimes as a direct rule, sometimes as a real-world scenario, and sometimes as a "which of the following is NOT correct" question, which trips up readers who skim. Read every choice carefully and watch for the words "always," "never," and "only."
If you missed this question, do not just memorize the answer — re-read the explanation and try to put the rule in your own words. Study research consistently shows that explaining a rule out loud locks it in much better than rereading the same text.
For a deeper walkthrough of speed limits on the permit test, read our complete guide to Speed Limits.