Question 270 · Car theory test
What should a driver do when they encounter mud on the road?
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Correct answer
Reduce speed and be aware of farm or work vehicles on the road.
Official explanation
Where there is mud on the road, you should slow down and be aware that there is a danger of skidding. Your stopping distance will also be greater where there is mud on the road.
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- Poor visibility & weather
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- This question also appears in the motorcycle theory test.
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