Safe driving techniquesQuestion 306 of 318

On which road should you avoid using the cruise control?

A flat, dry road in daylight
A clear highway
A straight road with no traffic
A snowy or icy road

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Correct answer: A snowy or icy road

Cruise control can be dangerous on snow, ice, gravel, steep hills, winding roads or in heavy traffic. Do not use it when you cannot drive safely at a constant speed.

Source: Driving a Passenger Vehicle (SAAQ, 2022), Chapter 5, Driving Strategies > Difficult conditions > Dangerous Surfaces > Slippery Surfaces, page 163

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026