Question 4405
When snow falls and accumulates, is it advisable to drive in the tracks left by other vehicles?
- Yes, since it will improve traction.
- It makes no difference, since it does not affect traction.
- No, because it will reduce traction.
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Correct answer: Yes, since it will improve traction.
Yes, as a general rule. In the tire tracks, the snow has been pushed aside or melted, so the tires may reach the asphalt, giving them better grip and less resistance as they move forward. The exception is an icy surface at the bottom of the tracks, which provides less grip than packed snow.