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How should a driver handle braking on an icy surface?
Correct answer: Brake gently and early to keep traction.
Why
Ice greatly lengthens stopping distance, so early low-force inputs are essential.
Verified against Colorado Driver Handbook · Braking on ice · p. 20
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