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How should you adjust your driving on a gravel road?

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Slow down and increase your following distance, because tyres grip less and dust reduces visibility

Gravel gives less grip and longer stopping distances, and dust can hide hazards, so slow down and hang back.

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  1. ✓Slow down and increase your following distance, because tyres grip less and dust reduces visibility
  2. ✗Drive faster to skim over the loose surface
  3. ✗Follow other vehicles closely to stay out of their dust
  4. ✗Drive in the centre of the road at all times, even on crests

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