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Adverse Conditions & Emergencies

Roads are usually most slippery in the rain at which time?

  • A.After hours of steady heavy rain
  • B.Right when the rain first begins
  • C.Only when it rains at night
  • D.After the road has fully dried
Correct answer

B. Right when the rain first begins

Why

When rain first starts, water mixes with oil and dirt on the pavement, making it especially slick. Slow down most during the first minutes of rainfall.

Manual topic: Official Florida Driver License Handbook - Driving in Adverse Conditions · From the Florida Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (FLC-166).

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