Revision question · Vehicle handling

You're driving on an icy road. What distance from the car in front should you drive?

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Four times the normal distance

Six times the normal distance

Eight times the normal distance

Ten times the normal distance

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Ten times the normal distanceThis was the right answer

Don't travel in icy or snowy weather unless your journey is essential.

Drive extremely carefully when roads are or may be icy. Stopping distances can be ten times greater than on dry roads.

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Rule 230Highway Code rule · Stopping distances on ice can be ten times greater, so greatly enlarge the gap.

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