The road becomes very slippery due to glare ice. Which of these is a good thing to do in such a situation?

• A. Stop driving as soon as you can safely do so
• B. Continue driving slowly
• C. Speed up to regain control
• D. Pull off to the left edge without signaling

Answer: (A)

Glare ice drastically reduces traction, so any sudden braking, acceleration, or steering can cause you to slide out of control. The safest approach is to stop driving as soon as you can safely do so. Stopping in a safe location removes you from the slick surface and gives you time to assess conditions, wait for the road to improve, or plan your next move without risking a skid. If you must slow down before stopping, use very gentle, progressive braking and smooth steering to avoid locking wheels. The other options keep you on the slick surface or introduce new hazards: continuing slowly still leaves you at risk of a skid on ice, speeding up can worsen loss of control, and pulling off to the edge without signaling creates a dangerous surprise for other drivers and is not a proper way to handle the situation.