Slippery road: what it means

What it means

There are unusually slippery conditions on the road ahead.

What you must do

Slow down. For the next 2 km, any sudden braking or harsh steering could cause your vehicle to start skidding sooner than usual.

Where you see it

On any road.

Remember

Slippery for the next 2 km: no sudden braking, no harsh steering.

Test yourself

1. Question 1

   Which of these signs warns of unusually slippery conditions on the road ahead?

   

   

   

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   Answer: Picture C

   This sign warns you that the road ahead is unusually slippery.

2. Question 2

   

   The sign shown is displayed on the road on which you are travelling. Which action is required of you?

   • A Brake sharply to test the grip of the road surface
   • B Increase speed to pass the affected section quickly
   • C Slow down, since sudden braking or harsh steering could cause skidding
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   Answer: C: Slow down, since sudden braking or harsh steering could cause skidding

   You must slow down, because sudden braking or harsh steering could make your car skid.

3. Question 3

   For what distance after a Slippery road sign could sudden braking or harsh steering cause your vehicle to skid sooner than usual?

   • A The next 1 km
   • B The next 2 km
   • C The next 5 km
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   Answer: B: The next 2 km

   After the Slippery road sign, your car could skid sooner than usual for the next 2 km.