Winter and emergenciesQuestion 296 of 345

What do you do first when you stop on a slippery surface?

  1. Use the parking brake
  2. Pump the brake hard
  3. Turn the wheel
  4. Shift to neutral
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Correct answer: Shift to neutral

Neutral lets the wheels roll freely. Then you brake early and gently.

Source: Saskatchewan Driver's Handbook (SGI, 2026-27), 6.8 Winter driving, page 145

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026