Why can an icy road cause a skid with even light braking, when a wet road might not?

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1. Ice offers far less friction between the tire and road than water on pavement does
2. Ice only affects steering, not braking
3. Ice and wet pavement provide identical traction in all conditions, which isn't obvious without real might experience
4. Braking on ice works the same as on a wet road, just a bit slower

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