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Adverse Conditions & Emergencies

In heavy snow, your following distance should be:

  • A.Much greater than normal
  • B.Shorter, so you can follow the tracks ahead
  • C.The same as on dry pavement
  • D.Unimportant if you have good tires
Correct answer

A. Much greater than normal

Why

Snow and ice can multiply stopping distance. Leave much more space than normal so a gentle stop is possible without sliding.

Manual topic: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95) - Chapter 3: Learning to Drive · From the Pennsylvania Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (PAC-177).

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