When is the pavement most slippery?
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If it's been raining several hours.
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When it's been raining from at least one hour.
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When it has just begun to rain.
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Explanation
Many road pavements are the most slippery when it first starts to rain because the oil dropped from passing vehicles has not been washed away. At the first sign of rain, drizzle, or snow on the road, you should slow down, use extra caution, and increase your following distance.
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