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What should a driver do when driving in slippery road conditions?

  1. A.Accelerate harder using only the lower gears.
  2. B.Use gentle acceleration and braking.
  3. C.Drive slower than normal keeping a close distance to the vehicle in front.
  4. D.Brake regularly to improve tyre grip.
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Correct answer: B. Use gentle acceleration and braking.

Tyres have less grip on the road when it is wet or icy. Slow down in slippery conditions, and keep a greater distance from the vehicle in front.

This is an official-style question from the Safe and Responsible Driving topic of the Ireland driver theory test (Cat. B). Practise all 807 questions free on iTest.ie — with timed mock exams, automatic mistake tracking and progress sync across devices.

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