This surface loses grip in rain faster than ordinary road. Bridges freeze first and polished asphalt films over with the first drizzle.
In any wetness, slow down before this stretch, add following distance, and make no sudden moves: gentle steering, gentle brakes.
The car with the wiggly skid tails is what your car wants to do here in the rain.
Assuming the sign only matters in storms. The first ten minutes of light rain, when water mixes with oil and dust, are the slickest of all.
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Q.On a slippery road, why should you slow down before a curve?
Reduce speed before you enter the curve. Slowing while turning on a slippery road can cause the tires to lose grip and skid.
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