Practice question

Why is the first rain after a long dry summer in Bahrain particularly hazardous for driving stability?

Rainwater immediately dissolves the asphalt bitumen on all highways
Rainwater mixes with accumulated surface oil, rubber residues, and dust, creating an extremely slick film with severe skidding risk
Rainwater causes vehicle brake pads to permanently weld to the brake discs
Rainwater reverses the steering direction of vehicle front wheels

Answer: B — Rainwater mixes with accumulated surface oil, rubber residues, and dust, creating an extremely slick film with severe skidding risk

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