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The key to driving in icy conditions is to move slowly and brake gently.
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Comments
oaklady said
on 1/24/2008 "God Help Me" is a good prayer in many panic-potential situations. The deep breathing and "Think" reminder is good too.
Emjo said
on 10/1/2007 If you're able to change gears, it's helpful to put your car into neutral when coming to a stop. This can help stop the car as it stops the engine from pushing you. This is also helpful if you can coordinate getting out of a skid and switching the car into neutral. Neutral gear and gentle braking has saved me many-a-time from sliding through an intersection!
Anonymous said
on 8/18/2006 The harder you brake with ABS the faster the pulses and the quicker your car will stop. This means hard, like both feet on the brake and pulling on the steering wheel to get even more weight onto the brake. You should always look where you want to go and keep the front wheels pointed where you are looking.
Anonymous said
on 8/8/2006 Two things:
First, step 7 states "If you do skid, turn the wheels into the direction of the skid". For those who don't know what "turning into the skid" means, simply remember that you want to turn the wheels of the car so that they are pointing in the direction you want to go. So if the rear of the car is sliding to the left, turn the wheels left so that they are pointed in the direction you were intending to go.
Second, when you notice you are coming up to a bridge, slow down before you reach the bridge. Once you have reached (and are on) the bridge, do not attempt to speed up or slow down the car unless absolutely necessary. Keep the car at a steady pace with no sudden changes in speed or direction to keep you from spinning out in case the bridge is icy.
Anonymous said
on 6/30/2006 When skidding down a hill, if your rear starts to slide left or right, do not turn the wheel in the direction of the skid. This will cause your car to steer off the road and cause a dangerous situation.
What to do; jerk your wheel left and right very quickly and with small motions. This will cause your car to straighten out. Try it if you are skeptical. I know it saved my life.