When riding on a roadway with patches of ice, by how much can the braking distance increase compared with a dry road surface?

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Ice reduces friction to a minimum and causes an almost total loss of grip between the moped's tires and the road. In these circumstances the braking distance can be multiplied by up to 10 compared with that of a dry road in good condition. Therefore, on ice or if ice is suspected, you must ride at a very reduced speed, must not brake or turn abruptly, and must greatly increase the safety distance from other vehicles. Saying that it only doubles or only triples seriously underestimates the risk of ice.

When riding on a roadway with patches of ice, by how much can the braking distance increase compared with a dry road surface?

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