Learn · Sentences Describing an Accident
The road was wet, and that made it more difficult for the driver to stop.
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The road was wet, and that made it more difficult for the driver to stop.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
Be careful when driving on wet roads; it's harder to stop.
Describing Habits
I always drive more cautiously on wet roads because stopping takes longer.
Asking About Others
Did the wet road conditions affect your ability to stop safely?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If the road hadn't been wet, the driver might have stopped in time.
Rephrased versions
Formal
The wet road surface impaired the driver's ability to brake effectively.
Casual
The road was soaking wet, making it tough for the driver to stop.
Simpler English
The wet road made it hard to stop the car.
Phrases to learn
wet road
A road surface covered with water, often making driving conditions hazardous.
more difficult to stop
Requiring greater effort or distance to bring a vehicle to a halt.