What should a driver do if there is a large oil spill on the road?
- A Maintain normal speed and try to straddle the spill with the wheels.
- B Reduce speed by gently applying the brakes and switch on the hazard warning lights.
- C Depress the clutch and brake sharply and switch on the hazard warning lights.
- D Maintain normal speed in a lower gear and switch on hazard warning lights.
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Correct answer: Reduce speed by gently applying the brakes and switch on the hazard warning lights..
Where oil is spilt on the road; your tyres will have reduced grip; and you might be at risk of skidding if you brake sharply. If you do come across oil on the road; brake gently and switch on your hazard warning lights for a short period to alert other traffic to the hazard.
Where oil is spilt on the road; your tyres will have reduced grip; and you might be at risk of skidding if you brake sharply. If you do come across oil on the road; brake gently and switch on your hazard warning lights for a short period to alert other traffic to the hazard.