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How much longer can your stopping distance be in snow than in dry weather?

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Twice as long

Four times as long

Five times as long

Ten times as long

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Ten times as longThis was the right answer

In icy or snowy weather, your stopping distance can increase by up to ten times. Because snowy weather increases the distance needed to stop, you must look further ahead and leave an increased safety margin.

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Rule 230Highway Code rule · Snow and ice can multiply stopping distance; do not overtake a plough into an uncleared lane.

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