Vehicle handling
A sign warns of loose chippings after the road has been resurfaced. How should you drive on this stretch?
- Slow down and leave a bigger gap, as stones can be thrown up and grip is reducedCorrect
- Keep to the speed limit, as the surface makes no difference
- Drive close behind the car in front to stay out of the loose stones
- Speed up to spend less time on the loose surface
Why?
Rule 125 of The Highway Code says you should reduce speed for the road surface and conditions. On loose chippings the reduced grip can cause skidding, and stones thrown up can damage windscreens, so slow down and keep well back from the vehicle ahead.
Highway Code rule 125