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Weather and visibilityQuestion 351 of 424

You are approaching a bend on an icy road. What is the best action?

  1. Brake hard in the middle of the bend
  2. Accelerate through the bend
  3. Brake gently on the straight before the bend
  4. Brake only after the bend starts
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Correct answer: Brake gently on the straight before the bend

Slow down progressively before the bend. Then steer smoothly round it.

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