When driving in heavy snow you should:

Question: When driving in heavy snow you should:

Answer options:

• Use cruise control ✅ Avoid cruise control and slow down
• Speed up
• Brake hard

Correct answer: Avoid cruise control and slow down

Explanation: When driving in heavy snow, drivers must avoid cruise control and slow down because winter conditions severely reduce tire traction. Under the BC Motor Vehicle Act and ICBC guidelines, drivers must always adjust their speed to match adverse road conditions. Using cruise control in the snow is highly dangerous as it can cause the vehicle to spin out of control if the wheels lose traction, while speeding up or braking hard will inevitably trigger a hazardous skid. On the ICBC class 7 knowledge test, expect multiple questions emphasizing that safe winter driving requires manual throttle control, reduced speeds, and smooth, gradual braking.