Winter driving in Iceland quiz

Winter Driving in Iceland

1 / 6

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

Always respect the speed limit and never slow down.

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

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

2 / 6

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?

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

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.

3 / 6

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

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.

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.

4 / 6

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

Go park somewhere else.

Park very close to another car.

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

5 / 6

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

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.

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.

6 / 6

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

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

Not, it's not illegal.

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

Your score is

0%

GEYSIR WINTER DRIVING QUIZ