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Why roads are slippery when yet?

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Anonymous

12y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

Because there's a layer of water between your tires and the road surface, and it has much less friction than the road surface would. Additionally, oils in the asphalt can be drawn out, contributing to the slipperiness of the road.

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