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Speed and stoppingQuestion 97 of 309

Without tire chains, how much farther can it take to stop on snow and ice than on dry concrete?

  1. Up to 12 times
  2. Up to 2 times
  3. Up to 4 times
  4. Up to 6 times
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Correct answer: Up to 12 times

Stopping on snow and ice can take up to 12 times the distance of dry concrete. Keep well back from the vehicle ahead.

Source: New Brunswick Driver's Handbook (Government of New Brunswick, 2022), 5.11 Highway, weather and visibility conditions, page 72

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026