Safe drivingQuestion 253 of 312

When are roads most slippery during rain?

  1. After a long rain
  2. When the rain stops
  3. Only at night
  4. Just after the rain begins
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Correct answer: Just after the rain begins

The first drops mix with oil and dirt on the road and make a slippery film.

Source: Prince Edward Island Driver's Handbook (revised spring 2011), Chapter 4: Highway, weather and visibility: Driving in the rain, page 119

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026