Question 6652
When it is snowing and the layer of snow is not very deep, is it advisable to drive in the tracks left by other vehicles?
- Yes, as long as the passing vehicles have thawed that area.
- No, you will always get better traction by driving on compacted snow.
- Only if the layer of snow at the bottom of the tracks is frozen.
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Correct answer: Yes, as long as the passing vehicles have thawed that area.
Yes, when passing cars have melted the snow in the tire tracks and your tires make contact with the asphalt, because it provides more grip. If the bottom of a track is icy, it provides less grip than compacted snow and you should avoid it. That is why you check the condition of the tracks before choosing to use them.