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Slippery when wet
The pavement is slippery when wet. Slow down and avoid sudden braking or steering.
5 practice questions use this sign.
Practice questions with this sign
What does this sign mean?
- The pavement is slippery when wet (Correct answer)
- A winding road ahead
- A car wash ahead
- A gravel road ahead
Explanation: The skid marks warn that this road loses grip when wet. Slow down in rain.
What makes the road dangerous where this sign is posted?
- Water on the pavement can make it slippery (Correct answer)
- The road has many sharp curves
- Loose rocks may fall onto the road
- Deer often cross the road
Explanation: This sign warns that the surface loses grip when wet. Slow down and drive with caution in rain.
It is raining and you pass this sign. What should you do?
- Brake hard to test the road
- Turn on cruise control
- Slow down and avoid sudden braking or steering (Correct answer)
- Speed up to get through the wet area quickly
Explanation: On a slippery surface, sudden actions can cause a skid. Drive slower and brake, steer and accelerate gently.