Revision question · Band 1 road procedure

What should you do when you're trying to move off on a snow-covered road?

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Use the lowest gear you can

Use the highest gear you can

Use a high engine speed

Use the handbrake and footbrake together

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Use the highest gear you canThis was the right answer

Your tyres will have reduced grip on snow. This makes it easier for them to lose all grip, and spin. The engine will deliver the most turning force (torque) to the driven wheels when first gear is selected; in snow this may be too much for the available grip. Using the highest gear you can will reduce the torque and so help the tyres keep their grip.

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Rule 117Highway Code rule · Harsh acceleration, braking or steering breaks limited grip; use gentle inputs, a suitable high gear and greatly increased ice distance.Rule 119Highway Code rule · Harsh acceleration, braking or steering breaks limited grip; use gentle inputs, a suitable high gear and greatly increased ice distance.Rule 228Highway Code rule · Harsh acceleration, braking or steering breaks limited grip; use gentle inputs, a suitable high gear and greatly increased ice distance.Rule 230Highway Code rule · Harsh acceleration, braking or steering breaks limited grip; use gentle inputs, a suitable high gear and greatly increased ice distance.

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