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Many roads are most slippery when it first starts to rain or snow because?
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Accumulated oil residue from the traffic flow during dry weather becomes wet and moves to the surface of the travelled lanes because oil is lighter than water. This makes the road surface extermely slippery.
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A wet roadway is most slippery when?
When it first starts raining, the roads are most slippery.
WHEN ARE roadS is most slippery?
The first 15 minutes of rain are when the roads are the most slippery because there is not a layer of water completely covering the road.
When are roads more slippery?
roads are more slippery at the beginning of rain showers
How do you drive when on slippery roads using cruise control?
You DON'T use cruise control in slippery roads.
Why roads are slippery when wet?
some times because there is oil on the road from cars driving on them and when it gets wet it becomes slippery.
When is rain covered road most slippery?
. I have found through experience that the roads are more slippery when it has rained a little and the road is not completely covered by water. I believe this because I use to ride a motorcycle. I think their are more wrecks just after it starts raining because people think that the road is still safe to drive fast. Some people do not adjust their speed for the condition of the road until the roads are completely wet.
Why do Icy roads have less friction then dry roads?
Because ice is slippery. when pressure is applied to ice it melts so essentially the coefficient of friction is that of water.
Should you use cruise control on slippery roads?
No, cruise control is not advised nor recommended on slippery roads. You need to maintain control at all times in conditions like these.
When do you switch to 4x4 in a 1998 Chevy s10 pickup?
When the roads are slippery
When is a trailer most likely to jack knife?
On slippery, slick roads.
Why is salt good for roads?
Salt is good 4 roads cause it lowers the freezin point of ice and it makes the roads less slippery x
Which of following is NOT recommended when driving on slippery roads Choose any that apply A Reduce speed B Increase Speed C Decrease following distances D Increase following distances E Brake Slowly?
It is NOT recommended when driving on slippery roads to:B Increase SpeedC Decrease following distancesIt IS recommended on slippery roads to:A Reduce speedD Increase following distancesE Brake SlowlyAnd with all driving, keep both hands on the wheel.
