The manual names which of the following as the most effective on roads where ice and snow remain?
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A.
Antilock brakes with regular tires.
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B.
All-season radial tires without chains.
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C.
Studded snow tires by themselves.
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D.
Tire chains on the drive wheels. Correct
The answer is "Tire chains on the drive wheels."
The manual identifies chains as the most effective option where ice and snow remain on the road. Option C reflects the habit of trusting snow tires alone, but the manual ranks chains higher and warns in the same section that snow tires slide on ice or packed snow.
The traps in the wrong answers
A. Antilock brakes with regular tires.
Antilock brakes are not the winter-traction tool the manual names; it lists chains for ice and snow on the road. This answer credits modern braking tech with solving traction problems the manual actually addresses with mechanical grip.
B. All-season radial tires without chains.
The manual does not name all-season tires as the top choice; it names chains for ice-and-snow conditions. This answer trusts the year-round label on the tires already fitted to the car, treating 'all-season' as covering ice as well.
C. Studded snow tires by themselves.
The manual lists snow tires beside chains but ranks chains higher, and warns snow tires slide on ice or packed snow. This answer assumes the snow-specific tire beats the more cumbersome chain, applying a general rule of thumb about specialized gear.
This question tests your knowledge of Adverse Conditions in Texas. Source: Texas Driver Manual, "Chapter 9: Some Special Driving Situations - Driving in Snow and Ice Conditions," p.49..
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