Question

a good rule of thumb in hazardous conditions is to ______. speed up and get off the road quicker have your hazard lights on, so vehicles on all sides can see you slow down and increase your following distance to five seconds or more counter steer your way to your destination, so you maintain control

Explanation:

In hazardous conditions, speeding up is dangerous as it reduces reaction time. Having hazard lights on is useful but not the main rule. Counter - steering is for specific skid situations, not a general hazardous - conditions rule. Slowing down and increasing following distance gives more reaction time and reduces collision risk.

Answer:

slow down and increase your following distance to five seconds or more