- Less than a quarter (21%) are aware that in wet conditions the typical stopping distance should be doubled
- Apollo Tyres will further strengthen the award-winning all-season Vredestein Quatrac range with the launch of a new product next year
Over half (66%) of motorists in Italy either underestimate or are completely unaware of the safe stopping distance required when driving on high-speed roads in wet conditions, according to new research* commissioned by Apollo Tyres Ltd.
Motoring organisations and regulatory bodies recommend that the usual two-second gap to the car in front be doubled when travelling on a wet road surface. However, 52% of car owners think that a shorter than four second gap is appropriate, while 14% don’t know what distance to allow. Furthermore, less than a quarter (21%) are aware that in wet conditions the typical stopping distance should be doubled.
Car owners aged 25 to 34 were identified as the group least likely to be aware of the correct braking distance on wet roads, with only 13% aware of the correct guidance.
Vredestein premium passenger car tyres, which are manufactured in Europe by Apollo Tyres, provide dependable grip and traction all year round, working with the vehicle’s braking system to deliver short stopping distances in dry and wet conditions.
“This survey underlines the importance of ongoing education about stopping distances,” comments Yves Pouliquen, Vice President, Commercial EMEA, Apollo Tyres Ltd. “We also encourage car owners to check the wet grip rating of replacement tyres before making a purchase, so they can be confident the product won’t let them down in adverse weather. Our popular Vredestein Quatrac all-season line has been engineered to deliver controlled handling, short braking distances and reliable grip, providing drivers with confidence throughout the year.”
Unrivalled all-season expertise
Earlier this month the Vredestein Quatrac all-season tyre secured first place in Auto Bild Allrad’s annual group test of all-season tyres, outperforming 10 competitors. The Vredestein Quatrac was acclaimed by the testers for its ‘…all-round talent’ and for being ‘…balanced and safe on any surface’. The Quatrac excelled throughout the test, including in wet conditions, where it led the field for braking.
The testers also noted that ‘…Vredestein’s all-season tread pattern… shows no weaknesses in aquaplaning’. In the snow, it secured first place for grip and braking.
Through its Vredestein premium passenger car tyre brand, Apollo Tyres manufactures the broadest and most diverse range of products in the all-season tyre market. Vredestein has been at the heart of the all-season segment from its inception in the early 1990s, and many motorists favour the brand when they purchase all-season products.
Vredestein Quatrac products are available in standard and high-performance variants; all are optimised to ensure safe and reliable braking response in even the wettest conditions, resisting aquaplaning and offering high levels of grip, traction and high-speed stability.
The core Quatrac line is complemented by the Quatrac Pro+ range developed specifically for high-performance vehicles. All Quatrac tyres are suitable for vehicles equipped with the latest generation of hybrid and all-electric powertrains.
Building on this success, Apollo Tyres will further strengthen the award-winning Quatrac range with the launch of an all-new product next year.
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12th November 2025
Anicecommunication, media relations Apollo Tyres – Vredestein Italy
