In cold, wet weather, roads on bridges and overpasses:
|
May be less slippery than roads on flat surfaces.
|
|
|
Do not freeze because they are made of concrete.
|
|
|
Tend to freeze before the rest of the road does.
|
|
|
Tend to freeze before the end of the road does.
|
Explanation
Always exercise caution and adjust your driving behavior when approaching bridges and overpasses in cold, wet weather. Bridges and overpasses freeze before other roadways because they are surrounded by cold air on both the top and bottom surfaces. This makes them more susceptible to icing, even when other pavement is not icy.
Answer Statistics
🟡 This question is moderately difficult — 20.4% of our users answer it incorrectly.
Other questions in the same category: Winter Driving Techniques
If your car starts to skid on a slippery road, you should:When driving in winter, you should NOT:If you find yourself in a skid:When driving in icy or snowy conditions, to avoid crashes drivers should:The road surface of a bridge may be dangerous in winter because it may remain icy after the rest of the roadway is clear.Which of the following road surfaces freezes first when wet?When it starts to snow while you are driving, you should:You should add antifreeze washer fluid:When driving on a slippery surface such as snow or ice:When driving on packed snow you should:
This question appears in the following DMV practice tests: