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What stopping distance should a driver allow for when driving in snow or icy conditions?

  1. A.Up to half the normal distance.
  2. B.The normal distance.
  3. C.Up to ten times the normal distance.
  4. D.Twice the normal distance.
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Correct answer: C. Up to ten times the normal distance.

When driving in snow or icy conditions a driver should allow a greater distance from the vehicle in front as stopping distances can be increased by up to ten times the normal.

This is an official-style question from the Safe and Responsible Driving topic of the Ireland driver theory test (Cat. B). Practise all 804 questions free on iTest.ie — with timed mock exams, automatic mistake tracking and progress sync across devices.

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