Revision question · Band 2 traffic signs and signals, car control, pedestrians, mechanical knowledge

What advice should you give to a pupil about moving off on snow or ice?

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Use a low gear and spin the wheels to clear the snow

Use the lowest gear you can and accelerate quickly

Use the highest gear you can, with gentle acceleration

Use the highest gear and keep the engine revs high

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Use the highest gear you can, with gentle accelerationThis was the right answer

To reduce the risk of wheelspin when moving off on a slippery surface, use a higher gear than normal. This will reduce the amount of torque transmitted to the driven wheels. Gentle use of the accelerator will also make it easier for the tyres to keep their grip.

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Rule 228Highway Code rule · Approach ice and snow slowly, use gentle inputs and a suitable high gear, and allow up to ten times the normal stopping distance.Rule 230Highway Code rule · Approach ice and snow slowly, use gentle inputs and a suitable high gear, and allow up to ten times the normal stopping distance.

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