While driving, how can you safely check whether the road is icy?

Your answer is correct. To safely check for ice on the road while driving, you can carefully apply the brakes at a very low speed. This allows you to feel if the wheels slip or the car slides, which indicates ice. The other methods, like jerking the steering wheel or rapid acceleration, are dangerous because they can cause you to lose control of your vehicle. In Germany, safety is the top priority, and any check for road conditions must be done without endangering yourself or others. Always use gentle and controlled actions to test for ice.