When the road is slippery, you should:
|
Pump your brakes.
|
|
|
Brake suddenly carefully.
|
|
|
Press your brakes in slow, steady strokes.
|
|
|
Use your emergency or parking brake.
|
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
If a vehicle starts to skid, the driver should gently apply the brakes and steer in the opposite direction of the skid.When the road is slippery, you should:If the roadway is wet and your vehicle starts to skid, you should:When driving on wet roads, you should:To prevent skidding on slippery surfaces, drivers should:If the roadway is wet, you should:The risk of hydroplaning can be reduced by driving:When the road is wet, you should:To reduce the risk of skidding on slippery roads, drivers should:The best way to avoid loss of control in wet conditions is pump your brakes.
This question appears in the following DMV practice tests: