Safe drivingQuestion 168 of 235

The guide shows a chart of minimum stopping distances. For which road surface are these distances average values?

  1. Wet pavement.
  2. Gravel roads.
  3. Roads with snow.
  4. Smooth, dry pavement.
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Correct answer: Smooth, dry pavement.

The chart values are for smooth, dry pavement. Road and weather conditions change the stopping distance.

Source: Driver’s Guide: Cars and Light Trucks (Government of Alberta, Spring 2026), Stopping time and distance, page 52

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026