Bridges and overpasses are especially risky in cold weather because they:

• A.Are always salted first
• B.Have higher speed limits
• C.Freeze before other road surfaces
• D.Stay warmer than the road

Why

Bridges freeze first because cold air passes both above and below them while road surfaces are insulated by the ground. Slow down when approaching a bridge in freezing weather.

Manual topic: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95) - Chapter 3: Learning to Drive · From the Pennsylvania Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (PAC-175).

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