Which statement about the 'ten times' ice rule is correct?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Stopping distances on ice can be up to ten times longer than on a dry road
- Step 1: Rule 126 describes how ice affects distances. Step 2. On ice the gap should be up to ten times larger than the dry gap. Answer: Stopping distances on ice can be up to ten times longer than on a dry road. Why not the others: It is not a speed reduction, a fixed car-length gap or a braking technique.
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