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On an icy road, can braking distance become ten times its normal value, without a fixed factor applying in every case?

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Yes, it can become ten times as long, but the increase is not fixed.

Yes, it can increase greatly and become ten times as long; this is not an exact guaranteed ratio for every stop. Grip, tyres, speed, gradient and conditions affect it. Reduce speed before the hazardous area, greatly increase following distance and avoid abrupt manoeuvres. Do not judge available space by assuming the increase is always exactly three, five or ten times.

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  • Yes, it can become ten times as long, but the increase is not fixed.

  • No; it always becomes exactly five times as long.

  • No; it always becomes exactly three times as long.

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