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When is a wet road often at its most slippery?
- A.After hours of steady heavy rain
- B.Only when the temperature is below freezing
- C.During the first minutes of rain, when water mixes with oil on the surface
- D.Wet roads are never more slippery than dry roads
Correct answer
C. During the first minutes of rain, when water mixes with oil on the surface
Why
Oil and fluids on the pavement float to the surface when rain first begins, creating a slick mixture. Waiting a while after rain starts, or riding with extra caution and space in those first minutes, reduces the risk.
Manual topic: MSF Rider Handbook (FLHSMV) - Ride Within Your Abilities · From the Florida Motorcycle Permit practice bank (FLM-047).