diff --git a/ride/data_path_monitor.py b/ride/data_path_monitor.py
index 9a5240a..d76f5b5 100644
--- a/ride/data_path_monitor.py
+++ b/ride/data_path_monitor.py
@@ -103,7 +103,7 @@ def set_probe_timeout(self, new_timeout):
         :param new_timeout: in milliseconds
         :return:
         """
-        self._probing_socket.settimeout(new_timeout / 1000.0)
+        self._probing_socket.settimeout(3.0 + new_timeout / 1000.0)
 
     def recv_response(self):
         """