if the roads r icy n u r using the 321 gears in a automatic car do u use the brake to stop?

Answer 1

gentle braking always on ice, unless you have a really good ABS system then you can brake more aggressively

Answer 2

In inclement weather, it is a good idea to stay at home if possible. We all get caught out sometimes, so the first thing to remember is that you need to allow A LOT more stopping time. Anticipate someone else making an error.... they will. Reduce YOUR speed, this is this first defense, allow more room between vehicles and more room to stop. If you have ABS brakes, apply a moderate, steady pressure at the pedal, even if it starts to vibrate, that means the ABS has kicked in and is still slowing the wheels. Traditional brakes will "grab" right away and you may feel the vehicle slide... this is still possible with ABS, but won't occur as quickly.... Another KEY defense for winter driving are your tires and are they sufficient in tread and aggressiveness for your local conditions? A good all weather radial is a conservative choice for the Mid-Atlantic region, moving further North you really need to invest in some winter tires (and a spare). The Mid West and West Coast can get just as nasty, if not worse... so you know where you live, plan accordingly.

So in short, the simple answer to your question, is yes, you certainly do use the brake to stop. I hope this thoroughly answered your question and drive safe this winter!! :-)

Answer 3

One of the biggest things, SLOW DOWN. Like others said, on ice, be GENTLE. If you don't have ABS, one of the best things to do if you slide is just take your foot off the gas. DON'T throw it into neutral, it won't slow the tires. You need the gears to slow the tires so they can regain traction. Let it regain traction and try again. Who gives a rat's @$$ what the other people think or do, just so long as YOU are safe. If they crash into you and you're being safe, your insurance premiums don't go up as much and their insurance pays most of the bill. They triple their insurance premium and you only get it boosted by half (or less) of what you're already paying. You ever seen The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift? Ever heard of countersteer? Well, when when slide, just turn it into a drift if you have to. If you are turning right, and you start to slide, turn the wheel left and take your foot off the gas until you regain traction. In answer to your question, yes, use the brake to stop, if it locks up, take it off and reapply the brakes SLOWLY. Slower is better, give yourself 5-10 times the original stopping distance, even if the road looks dry or ice-free. Gear ratio makes NO DIFFERENCE how you stop, just how fast you accelerate or how fast you can go. Best thing you can do is wait for the weather, have someone you trust take the car to an abandoned lot (with as few light posts as possible, but still has lots of room) with you and you climb in and just drive, learn how to stop. Set up cones and try to stop without hitting them. Also have your buddy throw them in front of your car and learn how to avoid them without losing control.

Answer 4

i live in winnipeg canada icy roads suck just slow doun to a speed where u have totol control of ur car at all times but yes gearing down will help if done proper but u still need to use ur brakes to stop pumping ur brakes help but if u have abs brakes just put pressure as reqierd test out stopping in a uncrouder area for best to practice before u or someone gets hurt or killed ull know when u get it right learn how to defenceive drive sometimes its better to steer around the to brake ive been driveing 30 years and thx god never been in a accident