NC CDL General Knowledge Practice Test

When driving on roads with glare ice, stopping driving as soon as you can safely do so is the most prudent action. Glare ice creates extremely slick conditions that significantly reduce traction, making it very difficult to control a vehicle. The likelihood of losing control increases with any acceleration or attempt to maintain speed under such conditions. By stopping when possible, you minimize the risk of an accident and allow yourself the opportunity to reassess the road conditions, wait for better conditions, or find a safer route. This measure is especially important for safety, both for yourself and for other road users. In contrast, continuing to drive or increasing speed would exacerbate the risk of skidding or losing control, while using high beams is unnecessary as it doesn't improve visibility on icy roads and may cause glare that obscures your view. Maintaining a constant speed on glare ice is also ineffective and unsafe, as it does not account for the variable traction available.