In icy conditions, how much longer might it take to stop?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Up to ten times longer
- Step 1: Ice cuts the available grip dramatically. Step 2. Rule 126 says stopping distances can be up to ten times greater. Answer: Up to ten times longer. Why not the others: Twice as long understates the risk, and a shorter distance makes no sense.
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