What negative effects can snow or ice on the roadway have on the driver?
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Correct answer
A. Increased risk of skidding.
Explanation
In the photo the road is covered with packed snow and ice. For a driver, a snow-covered or icy roadway means above all an increased risk of skidding - the answer is A. A tyre on ice has several times less grip than on dry asphalt, so any sudden braking, accelerating or turning can end in losing control of the vehicle.
Answers B and C talk about increased grip and a shorter braking distance, but it is exactly the opposite: on ice the braking distance can be up to several times longer. The Road Traffic Act requires you to drive at a speed that allows you to keep control of the vehicle, taking into account the condition of the road and the weather conditions. In winter this means more slowly, more gently and with a much larger following distance.
Legal basis: Art. 19 para. 1 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)