Topic 4 · Defensive Driving and Safe Driving Practices
When driving in rain, you should:
- Drive at the posted speed limit regardless of conditions
- Use cruise control for consistent speed
- Reduce speed to maintain traction and visibility — correct answer
Why
Wet roads cut grip and spray cuts visibility. Slowing down restores both your traction margin and your reaction time.
Practise this in the real format
Reading one answer is not the same as sitting the test. The simulator runs the first-time adult form: 36 questions, 6 mistakes allowed, 83% to pass.
Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025), the document the DMV writes the real test from. Edited by Fernando Aguilera. Aprobify is not affiliated with the California DMV.