What is the main danger of braking hard on an icy road?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The car can skid and the driver can lose control
- Step 1: Ice has little grip, so harsh braking can lock the wheels or cause a skid.
Answer
The car can skid and the driver can lose control.
Why not the others: The brakes become so hot that they can fail completely, The tyres become softer and then split along the sidewall and The engine stops and the power steering stops working don't fit.
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