When driving at 60 mph on a dry single carriageway, the Highway Code recommends maintaining at least a 2-second gap to the vehicle in front. In wet conditions, what should that gap become?

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A2 seconds — the same as in dry conditions
BAt least 4 seconds
C6 seconds
D8 seconds

✓ Correct answer: B. At least 4 seconds The Highway Code states that the minimum following distance should be doubled in wet conditions, extending the 2-second rule to at least 4 seconds to account for reduced braking efficiency.

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