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Safe drivingQuestion 286 of 288

Which winter tire setup improves handling in bad winter conditions?

  1. Winter tires on the rear wheels only.
  2. Winter tires on the front wheels only.
  3. Identical winter tires on all four wheels.
  4. Two winter tires and two summer tires.
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Correct answer: Identical winter tires on all four wheels.

Matching tires give better grip in snow and ice.

Source: Driver's Handbook (Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, January 2025), Winter driving, page 132

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026