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The less you can see, the less time you have to identify dangers ahead, potentially shrinking your available stopping distance in an emergency. Slowing down is the easiest way to give yourself a chance to pull up when you need to.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/shell-fuels/go-well-content-hub/how-to-drive-safely-in-winter-conditions/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple/text_318766721","model":{"title":"2. Schedule extra time","text":"\u003Cp\u003EWet roads are slower roads, so your commute is going to take a little longer to accomplish than in the dry. 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