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Adverse Conditions · Topic 1 of 1 · ~1 min read
Wet & murram roads
Wet tarmac can double your braking distance. Loose murram offers even less grip, and a sudden brake can cause a skid.
Good to know
After the first rain, oil and dust lift to the surface and the road is at its most slippery. Leave a bigger gap and brake gently and early.