Practice question

When riding during the first 15 minutes of rainfall following a prolonged dry period in Bahrain, why is the roadway exceptionally treacherous?

  1. Raindrops chemically dissolve tyre rubber
  2. Rainwater mixes with accumulated engine oil, grease, rubber dust, and desert dirt on the asphalt, creating a slick soapy emulsion before washing clean
  3. The asphalt expands and cracks open instantly
  4. Rain causes brake discs to weld to the brake pads

Answer: B — Rainwater mixes with accumulated engine oil, grease, rubber dust, and desert dirt on the asphalt, creating a slick soapy emulsion before washing clean

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