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Safe drivingQuestion 264 of 309

Why should you have the brakes serviced before winter?

  1. Ice makes brakes louder
  2. Cold air shrinks the brakes
  3. Snow tires need new brakes
  4. Poor brakes can cause a dangerous skid on ice
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Correct answer: Poor brakes can cause a dangerous skid on ice

All four brakes must grip equally. Uneven brakes can throw the car into a skid on ice.

Source: New Brunswick Driver's Handbook (Government of New Brunswick, 2022), 5.5 Preparing your vehicle for winter driving, page 57

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026