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Apart from the risk of skidding, what should the driver be aware of when driving in snow?

  1. A.The power steering fluid may freeze causing the steering to fail.
  2. B.The brake fluid may freeze, causing the brakes to fail.
  3. C.Road signs and road markings may become obscured.
  4. D.The air in the tyres may freeze, causing them to burst.
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Correct answer: C. Road signs and road markings may become obscured.

Road signs and road markings may become obscured by snow. If this happens you may have difficulty reading regulatory, warning and information signs. This is the main reason why these signs are different shapes. Drivers should pay particular attention when travelling in these conditions.

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