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Safe drivingQuestion 177 of 229

What is the right speed on ice?

  1. No more than 5 mph
  2. No more than 15 mph
  3. Half of the posted speed
  4. 5 to 10 mph below the posted speed
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Correct answer: No more than 5 mph

On ice, drop to no more than 5 mph.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 8. Safe Driving: Slippery Roads, page 61

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026