Revision question · Band 1 road procedure

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

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Four times the distance you would leave in good conditions

Six times the distance you would leave in good conditions

Eight times the distance you would leave in good conditions

Ten times the distance you would leave in good conditions

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Ten times the distance you would leave in good conditionsThis was the right answer

Your vehicle's tyres have very little grip on icy roads. Stopping distances can easily be 10 times the normal distance on a dry, firm surface. Anti-lock brakes may prevent the wheels from skidding, but they can't increase the tyres' 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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