Winter driving in Iceland quiz

Winter Driving in Iceland

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What is the best way to drive on slippery or snow-covered roads?

Drive according to conditions, reducing speed on sharp curves and slopes.

Always respect the speed limit and never slow down.

Keep one hand on the steering wheel and the other on the handbrake when making sharp turns.

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You have to make a long trip in the morning and you don't know what the road will be like. What do you do?

Check weather.is for weather forecasts and road.is for live road conditions and road closures and alerts.

I'm a good driver, so the weather won't stop me from driving.

Take advantage of the night and, if the weather turns bad in the morning, we can always turn back.

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Unfortunately, this sign is common during the winter in Iceland. What does it mean?

Inaccessible is just a challenge. I have a four-wheel drive car and the website says it is capable of driving on all of Iceland's winter roads.

Drive carefully after this sign. If I have a four-wheel drive car, I have to drive fast so I don't get stuck.

The road is closed due to poor conditions and has not been maintained. I run the risk of getting stuck in the snow or having difficulties on the road if I go beyond this point.

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It's very windy outside and you're parking the car. What do you do?

Park very close to another car.

Go park somewhere else.

Check the wind direction and park the car facing aginst the wind. Hold the door tightly and open one door at a time.

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Is it necessary to drive a 4x4 in winter in Iceland?

The driver's safety always depends on not driving beyond his or her capabilities or those of the car. Four-wheel drive cars are recommended, but not essential.

No, smaller cars get less wind and are less likely to get stuck or run off the road.

Yes, you can only drive a car with four-wheel drive. It is illegal to drive a two-wheel drive car in winter.

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Do you have to drive with your headlights on in Iceland?

Yes, you have to turn on the light when it gets dark.

Not, it's not illegal.

Yes, you must have the lights turned on at all times.

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