3 ptsB,B1Official number: 7458
Can leaves lying on a roadway have an impact on the braking distance of a vehicle?
Description
§ 1 pt. 1 lit. b and f and pt. 2 lit. c and e-g, as well as part II item 2.1.2 topic 4 of the "DETAILED TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR PERSONS APPLYING FOR A LICENCE TO DRIVE A MOPED, MOTOR VEHICLES OR TRAM", constituting appendix no. 1 to the Regulation of the Minister of Transport, Construction and Maritime Economy of 14 September 2012 on the training of persons applying for driving licences, instructors and examiners (Journal of Laws item 1019, as amended) and Car and road traffic safety (2nd ed. / 2004) Jerzy Wicher
Explanation
Correct answer: Yes, because they may extend the braking distance.
Yes, leaves on the roadway, especially when wet, significantly reduce tyre grip, which leads to a longer braking distance. They act similarly to ice, creating a slippery layer between the tyre and the road surface. According to Art. 19 of the Road Traffic Act, a driver is obliged to adapt their speed to the prevailing road conditions, and leaves are one such factor that requires a reduction in speed.