Why should you reduce your normal following distance rule and increase it further on packed snow or ice?
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Correct answer to question 366 (General Knowledge): Stopping distances can be several times longer on snow or ice than on dry pavement
Why
Snow and ice drastically reduce tire traction, which can multiply stopping distance several times over compared to dry pavement, so following distance needs to increase well beyond the normal rule.
Updated: November 2026