Hazard awareness
You are driving on snow. How much greater can your stopping distance become?
- About the same as on a dry road
- Up to ten times greater than on a dry roadCorrect
- About twice as great
- Slightly shorter, as snow slows the car
Why?
Rule 230 of The Highway Code says on snow you should keep well back from the vehicle in front, because stopping distances can be up to ten times greater than on a dry road.
Highway Code rule 230