Practice question
When rain first begins to fall, why is the road surface most dangerous during the first 15 to 30 minutes?
- The tires are cold and cannot grip the asphalt
- The water mixes with accumulated oil and grease on the road, creating an extremely slick emulsion
- Heavy rain creates a thick mist that blocks all headlight beam projection
- The road surface undergoes thermal contraction, cracking the pavement
Answer: B — The water mixes with accumulated oil and grease on the road, creating an extremely slick emulsion
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