You are driving on a snow-covered road at the posted limit and begin to slide when braking. The lesson is:

• A.The posted limit was too fast for those conditions — you should have slowed down
• B.Your brakes must be defective
• C.Speed limits guarantee safe traction
• D.You should brake harder next time

Why

A speed can be legal on paper yet unsafe in snow. Drivers are responsible for choosing a speed at which they can keep control and stop.

Manual topic: NY Driver's Manual (MV-21) - Chapter 8: Defensive Driving · From the New York Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (NYC-029).

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More Speed Limits & Following Distance questions

• Unless a lower limit is posted, what is the maximum speed limit anywhere in New York State?
• Unless a different limit is posted, what is the speed limit in New York City?
• Posted speed limits tell you:
• You are driving in heavy rain and visibility is poor. What should you do about your speed?
• Under ideal conditions, what minimum following distance should you keep behind the vehicle ahead?