When driving on roads that may be slippery:
|
Reduce your following distance.
|
|
|
Use cruise control to maintain a steady speed.
|
|
|
Always drive at the highest speed allowed.
|
|
|
Do not make any sudden changes in direction or speed.
|
Explanation
Sudden changes in direction or speed on slippery roads can lead to skidding, a common cause of accidents. Always adapt your driving to road conditions. To prevent skidding, avoid sudden maneuvers and reduce your speed when driving on wet, slippery or gravel-covered road surfaces.
Answer Statistics
🟠 This question is challenging — 36.9% of our users get this question wrong.
Other questions in the same category: Safe Driving on Slippery Roads
To prevent hydroplaning, you should:If your car starts to skid, turn your steering wheel:When your wheels slip off the road edge, you should:If your car starts to skid, turn your steering wheel:In heavy rain, tires can begin to ride on the water that is on top of the road pavement. This is called:If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road:When the road surface is wet or slippery, drivers should increase their following distance to:If a vehicle starts to skid, the driver should gently apply the brakes and steer in the opposite direction of the skid.____________ happens when a layer of water prevents direct contact between tires and the road, causing a loss of control.Roads become very slippery:
This question appears in the following DMV practice tests: