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Safe drivingQuestion 293 of 309

What do the first drops of rain do to a dry road?

  1. It makes the road safer
  2. It gives better tire grip
  3. It makes the road very slippery
  4. It has no effect
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Correct answer: It makes the road very slippery

The first drops mix with grease and dirt on the road. This makes a slick film, so slow down.

Source: New Brunswick Driver's Handbook (Government of New Brunswick, 2022), 5.11 Highway, weather and visibility conditions, page 70

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026