When the road is slippery, you should:
|
Brake suddenly carefully.
|
|
|
Use your emergency or parking brake.
|
|
|
Press your brakes in slow, steady strokes.
|
|
|
Pump your brakes.
|
Explanation
When driving on a wet and slippery road, remember to brake slowly, gently, and in steady strokes. If you brake hard, your tires may skid on the surface. Braking more slowly than usual may increase your stopping distance, so always remember to increase your following distance during poor weather conditions.
Answer Statistics
🟡 This question is moderately difficult — 18.2% of our users answer it incorrectly.
Other questions in the same category: Safe Driving on Slippery Roads
In a heavy rain, tires can ride on a thin film of water, without touching the road. This is called:Highways are typically most slippery:When your wheels slip off the road edge, you should:Roads become very slippery:To prevent skidding on slippery surfaces, drivers should:Hydroplaning can begin at speeds as low as:On slippery roads, drivers should:When driving on wet roads, you should remember:Roads are the most slippery:In heavy rain, tires can begin to ride on the water that is on top of the road pavement. This is called:
This question appears in the following DMV practice tests: