Oily strips in the center of a lane are typically no wider than how many feet?

• A. No more than 4 feet
• B. No more than 1 foot
• C. No more than 3 feet
• D. No more than 2 feet

Answer: (D)

Oily strips in the center of a lane are typically narrow hazards. They don’t usually spread across the whole lane; instead, oil or slicks tend to form a slim film along the center, often only about two feet wide.

So the safest, most accurate answer is that they are no more than two feet wide. This reflects how such slicks usually appear on pavement: confined to a small strip rather than occupying a large portion of the lane.

When you encounter one, cross it with a smooth, steady throttle input and a straight line, avoiding abrupt braking or steering. If you can, steer to avoid it, but if you must go through, maintain control and a consistent speed.

The idea behind the narrower width is that oil films don’t typically spread widely; patterns like three, four feet or even just one foot wide are less representative of a typical center-lane oil strip.