If you are driving on a road with ice patches and your vehicle lacks an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), what is the safest course of action?

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The correct answer is to avoid braking. Detailed Explanation: On ice, road grip is extremely low. In a vehicle without ABS, pressing the brake carries a very high risk of locking the wheels. When wheels lock, the driver loses steering ability (the steering wheel becomes unresponsive), and the car will slide uncontrollably due to inertia. What should you do?  Anticipation: Reduce speed before reaching the icy area.  Engine Braking: Release the accelerator and downshift so the engine slows the vehicle down.  Smoothness: If braking is absolutely necessary, pump the brakes gently to prevent locking, but the priority is to avoid touching the pedal. Why the other options are wrong:    Braking hard:Guarantees wheel lock and an immediate skid.    Pulling the handbrake:Will lock the rear wheels, causing an instant spin.

If you are driving on a road with ice patches and your vehicle lacks an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), what is the safest course of action?

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