Winter traction is affected by slippery conditions; in winter drivers should drive…?
- As if conditions were perfect
- Faster
- In any of these ways
- Slower ✓
Answer: D. Slower
In winter, when conditions are slippery, you should drive slower than you would on a clear, dry road.
Why this is the answer
The handbook's winter driving tips say to reduce speed gradually and to watch for clues that tell you to slow down and expect slippery surfaces. It also advises leaving a safe braking distance from the vehicle ahead. Slower speed and extra space go together because traction is reduced in winter conditions, so the safe choice is to ease off your speed rather than carry on at your normal pace. The passage also mentions using winter or all-weather tires on all four wheels to get the best traction.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A. As if conditions were perfect — Driving as if conditions were perfect ignores the slippery surface and the handbook's advice to reduce speed and expect reduced traction.
- B. Faster — Driving faster is the opposite of the handbook's guidance to reduce speed gradually and slow down when roads are slippery.
- C. In any of these ways — Not every approach works here, since the handbook points clearly to slowing down rather than leaving the choice open.
Remember it
When the road looks slick, ease off the gas early and give the car ahead more room.