You’re driving on an icy road. How can you avoid wheelspin?

A: Drive at a slow speed in as high a gear as possible

B: Use the handbrake if the wheels start to slip

C: Brake gently and repeatedly

D: Drive in a low gear at all times

Hint

If you’re travelling on an icy road, extra caution will be required to avoid loss of control. Keeping your speed down and using the highest gear possible will reduce the risk of the tyres losing their grip on this slippery surface.

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