Which action should you avoid in snowy or icy conditions?

Which action should you avoid in snowy or icy conditions?

• A. Slow down
• B. Increase following distance
• C. Smooth steering and braking
• D. Avoid sudden maneuvers

Answer: (D)

In snowy or icy conditions, traction is limited, so you want to keep the car's movements smooth and predictable. Sudden maneuvers—quick, sharp turns, jerky steering, abrupt acceleration or braking—can surprise the tires and cause them to lose grip, leading to skidding or spinning. That’s why avoiding sudden maneuvers is the best choice. Instead, slow down to maintain control, increase following distance to give yourself time to react, and use smooth steering and braking to keep weight transfer gradual and tires in contact with the surface.

In snowy or icy conditions, traction is limited, so you want to keep the car's movements smooth and predictable. Sudden maneuvers—quick, sharp turns, jerky steering, abrupt acceleration or braking—can surprise the tires and cause them to lose grip, leading to skidding or spinning. That’s why avoiding sudden maneuvers is the best choice. Instead, slow down to maintain control, increase following distance to give yourself time to react, and use smooth steering and braking to keep weight transfer gradual and tires in contact with the surface.