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Speed and spaceQuestion 244 of 312

Compared with a dry road, how much more distance can you need to stop on snow and ice?

  1. About the same
  2. From three to 12 times more
  3. Up to 1.5 times more
  4. Always exactly twice as much
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Correct answer: From three to 12 times more

Snow and ice give little grip, so stopping takes much more room. Keep well back from the vehicle ahead.

Source: Prince Edward Island Driver's Handbook (revised spring 2011), Chapter 4: Winter driving: Tips for safe winter driving, page 114

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026