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Maine Class C Permit Practice Test
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What should you assume about stopping on snow or ice compared with dry pavement?
Correct answer: It can be several times longer, so slow down and leave more room
Why
Snow and ice greatly reduce traction. The handbook illustrates stopping distances of about three to twelve times the dry-road distance; this is a variable warning, not a guaranteed multiplier. Reduce speed and allow substantially more room for the actual surface, tires, slope and visibility.
Verified against Maine Driver License Manual and Motorist Handbook · Stopping on snow or ice · p. 116
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