Practice question
When is pavement often the most slippery during rain?
Show the answer and the rule
D. When rain first begins
Pavement can be very slippery when rain first begins, especially after hot, dry weather because oil and dust have not yet been rinsed away.
Section 8 · Safe DrivingPavement can be very slippery when rain first begins.Section 8 · Safe DrivingReduce your speed as soon as rain, drizzle, or snow first appears on the road, particularly if the weather has been hot and dry for a while, since oil and dust have not yet been rinsed off the pavement.