Revision question · Band 1 road procedure

How should you drive when the roads are icy?

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Slowly, and in the highest gear possible

Slowly, and in the lowest gear possible

Slowly, and with the parking brake partly on

Slowly, and with your left foot on the brake

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Slowly, and in the highest gear possibleThis was the right answer

When there's reduced grip (for example, when there's wet mud, snow or ice on the road), drive in a high gear. The engine then drives the wheels with less torque than if you were using a low gear, and this reduces the likelihood of wheelspin.

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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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