Traction, Tyres and Brakes

To drive on snow or ice, which measure improves grip?

Question image: To drive on snow or ice, which measure improves grip?
  • Use snow chains or winter tyres
  • B Accelerate and brake sharply
  • C Descend hills in neutral
  • D Halve the tyre pressure

Why this is the correct answer

On snow or ice you should use snow chains or winter tyres, accelerate and brake gently, use high gears to avoid wheelspin, and descend hills in low gears using engine braking.

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