When driving on slippery surfaces, pumping the brakes when you want to slow down:
|
Increases fuel efficiency.
|
|
|
Can cause your vehicle to skid.
|
|
|
Reduces tire consumption.
|
|
|
Helps you stop quickly.
|
Explanation
When braking on slippery surfaces, such as wet or icy roads, pumping the brakes can cause the wheels to lock up and lose traction, making it difficult to control your vehicle. It's recommended to press the brake pedal firmly and steadily to slow down and avoid skids.
Answer Statistics
🟡 This question is moderately difficult — 26.2% of our users answer it incorrectly.
Other questions in the same category: Safe Driving on Slippery Roads
When stopping your car on a slippery surface:
When the road is slippery, drivers should _________ their following distance.To prevent skidding on slippery surfaces, drivers should:If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead, drivers should:If you drive too fast on a wet road:If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road:If a vehicle starts to hydroplane, the driver should quickly apply the brakes.When driving on roads that may be slippery:When the road is wet, you should:When your wheels slip off the road edge, you should:
This question appears in the following DMV practice tests: