Question 908 of 430 · Florida Permit Test
It starts to rain after several dry weeks. Why is the road especially dangerous at this point?
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Correct answer to question 908
- A: Oil build-up on the pavement makes it extra slick.
Explanation
Roads are especially slick in rainstorms that follow a long dry spell, because oil has built up on the highway. Slow down and increase your following distance.
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