When the roads are slippery, which driving action is safest?

When the roads are slippery, which driving action is safest?

• A. Make turns as carefully as possible
• B. Accelerate to maintain speed
• C. Brake hard before turns
• D. Lane weave to maintain balance

Answer: (A)

On slick pavement, traction is limited, so smooth, deliberate actions are essential to stay in control. Making turns as carefully as possible—slowing before the turn and steering gently through it—keeps the tires gripping the road and avoids sudden weight shifts that can lead to a skid. This careful approach reduces the chances of losing control as you navigate the curve. Accelerating to maintain speed increases tire slip on slick surfaces and can push you past the point where grip is available. Braking hard before turns shifts weight forward and can cause front tires to lose grip or lock up, making the turn unstable. Lane weaving disrupts stability and reduces your ability to stay on a steady path.

On slick pavement, traction is limited, so smooth, deliberate actions are essential to stay in control. Making turns as carefully as possible—slowing before the turn and steering gently through it—keeps the tires gripping the road and avoids sudden weight shifts that can lead to a skid. This careful approach reduces the chances of losing control as you navigate the curve.

Accelerating to maintain speed increases tire slip on slick surfaces and can push you past the point where grip is available. Braking hard before turns shifts weight forward and can cause front tires to lose grip or lock up, making the turn unstable. Lane weaving disrupts stability and reduces your ability to stay on a steady path.