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On a frosty winter morning, you are driving along a residential road that may have patches of ice. How should you drive to reduce both the risk of skidding and the environmental impact of your journey?
Explanation
The Highway Code Rule 230 advises that in icy or snowy weather you should drive much more slowly, leave a bigger gap to the vehicle in front, and brake and steer very gently to avoid skidding. Smooth, steady driving with early, gentle braking not only improves safety but also reduces unnecessary acceleration and harsh braking, which lowers fuel consumption and emissions. Options B, C and D all involve harsh braking, close following or rapid acceleration, which increase both the risk of losing control and the environmental impact of your driving.
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