Speed and spaceQuestion 226 of 412
What happens to your stopping distance when you drive downhill?
- It gets shorter
- It stays the same
- It gets longer
- It does not matter
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Correct answer: It gets longer
Gravity pulls the vehicle down the slope, so you need more room to stop.
Source: Learn to Drive Smart (ICBC, 2026), Chapter 5, See-think-do, page 70
Practice speed and spaceQuestions last reviewed: 18 October 2026