The model: 3-second rule: greater following distance in rain, snow, fog and heavy loads
In rain, snow, fog, a heavily loaded vehicle, or a trailer/caravan: keep 3 seconds of distance (Book p.124), not the usual 2. That is 1.5x as much — not a doubling.
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