Hazard and Risk Perception
On a road with a thin layer of ice, by approximately how much does your braking distance increase compared to a dry road?
- ○Two times
- ○Five times
- ✓Up to ten times
- ○It stays the same with ABS
Correct answer
Up to ten times
Ice dramatically reduces tyre friction. Braking distances can be up to ten times longer on ice than on a dry road, so a large speed reduction and large following gap are essential.
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