When driving in rain the road becomes the most slippery:

5:30 AM    Driver Ed Test , High School , Sat   

Q. When driving in rain the road becomes the most slippery:

1. After it has rained for 20 minutes.
2. Right after it starts to rain.
3. When the wind is blowing at least 25 mph.
4. Just after the rain quits.

Answer: After it has rained for 20 minutes.

When driving in rain the road becomes the most slippery: After it has rained for 20 minutes.

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Q. When are the roadways most slippery?

1. During a heavy downpour.
2. After it has been raining for a while.
3. The first rain after a dry spell.

Answer: The first rain after a dry spell.

When is the road surface most slippery during a rainstorm: first few minutes of rain

 

Roads are most slippery when it rains after a dry spell because oil and dirt haven't washed away. Your tires don't grip as well on oil-slicked roads, so slow down when the first rain hits.