Practice question
Why is the road surface particularly slippery during the first few minutes of rainfall after a long dry period?
- Rain instantly dissolves the asphalt aggregate
- Rainwater mixes with accumulated oil, fuel residue, and dust on the road surface to form a slick, greasy emulsion
- Tire rubber becomes significantly harder when wet
- Atmospheric air pressure increases wheel resistance
Answer: B — Rainwater mixes with accumulated oil, fuel residue, and dust on the road surface to form a slick, greasy emulsion
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