Which of the following statements about winter driving is FALSE?
Correct answer
- When driving on ice or packed snow, you should leave a much greater following distance.
- At normal speeds, four-wheel drive vehicles can slide on ice and snow.
- Chains or snow tires make it safe for you to drive on ice or snow-covered roadways at normal speeds.
Explanation
On snow-covered roads, use chains, snow tires, or radial tires to improve traction and shorten stopping distances. However, even with these tools, it is still unsafe to drive on ice or snow at normal speeds. You must slow down.
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