Safe drivingQuestion 247 of 312

In winter, which part of the road freezes first?

  1. A road in a valley
  2. A bridge
  3. A road in the sun
  4. A road with a wide shoulder
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Correct answer: A bridge

Cold air flows under and over a bridge, so ice forms there before it forms on the road.

Source: Prince Edward Island Driver's Handbook (revised spring 2011), Chapter 4: Winter driving: Bridge freezes before road, page 116

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026