When visibility becomes extremely difficult due to heavy rain, you should

• A. Pull off the roadway to a safe location until the rain stops
• B. Continue driving at normal speed
• C. Turn on high beam headlights
• D. Increase following distance

Answer: (A)

When visibility is extremely difficult from heavy rain, the safest move is to take yourself out of active traffic flow by pulling off the roadway to a safe location until the rain passes. This reduces the risk of not seeing hazards in time and gives you a chance to regain clear vision and control before continuing. Rain scrubs your ability to judge distance and speed, and stopping in a safe spot helps you avoid sudden moves or collisions.

Continuing at normal speed isn’t safe because you can’t reliably see other vehicles, pedestrians, or hazards. High beams are not helpful in heavy rain; they create glare by reflecting off the rain droplets and actually make it harder to see. While increasing following distance is generally good in wet conditions, it doesn’t address the immediate danger of near-zero visibility; pulling over to wait for better conditions is the best choice.