When driving on gravel or dirt roads:
Your tires do not have as much traction on loose gravel and dirt roads as they do on concrete and asphalt roads. When driving on gravel or dirt, you must slow down. It will take you much longer to stop and it is much easier to skid when turning.
- Your tires grip the road better than when you are driving on pavement.
- Your tires do not have as much traction as they do on pavement, so you must slow down.
- Visibility is better than on pavement.