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Weather and visibilityQuestion 349 of 424

How should you drive on icy roads?

  1. Slowly, in as high a gear as possible
  2. Quickly, in a low gear
  3. Slowly, in the lowest gear
  4. At normal speed, with gentle steering
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Correct answer: Slowly, in as high a gear as possible

Drive slowly in a high gear. Speed up and brake very gently.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Driving in adverse weather conditions (226 to 237), Rule 231

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026