are you supposed to slam on the brakses, brake lightly, or jam through it? how should a driver react?
2007-01-23 08:35:18 · 9 answers · asked by me0love0you0hekka 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Dreaded black ice... the worst road condition possible.... Quite a few people have said this, but just hold firmly on the steering wheel, DO NOT TURN and take your foot OFF of the brake or accelerator. You really just want to coast (while in gear) over the ice. The natural compression braking effect of your car or SUV or light truck's engine will aide in slowing down slightly.
Driving too fast for the conditions is the #1 reason people run into trouble with winter driving. However no speed is "safe" when you hit an unexpected patch of ice.
Avoiding an accident: Should you find yourself in a position that you are going to have an imminent collision, always try to go to the passenger's side to avoid striking another car head on. Snow banks, soft shoulders, ditches or even guard rails against the side of your vehicle can be a better option than slamming directly into another vehicle or person.
Hope you never have to use any of these tactics. And Safe motoring :-)
2007-01-23 11:18:08 · answer #1 · answered by Porterhouse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing, don't turn, don't brake, don't accelerate. A very slight easing of the accelerator might be the only thing you could do to help. Any change will likely break the traction of the tires. Look for the end of the patch and be ready to make gentle corrections to the steering a braking. When you drive in icey weather assume there could be ice on the road and think about you would go if you lost control. The car will try to go in the direction it is traveling not the direction it is being steered. Think about where the other drives will go if they have the same problems. Drive more carefully where the risks are high. Practice in a iced over parking lot. Get the feel of sliding on ice and how the steering gets light. It could save you one day.
2007-01-23 09:20:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
For best results, it is best to take your foot off the gas and try to keep going in a straight line as much as possible.
Slamming on the brakes and even applying the brakes lightly can cause your vehicle to begin to spin. The same can happen if you press down further on the accelerator.
2007-01-23 08:44:09 · answer #3 · answered by Garylian 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have to stop, such as at a stop sign or light, let up on the accelerator, downshift, and brake lightly well before the stop line. The same is true if you are rounding a corner or making a turn.
If you don't have to stop at a light or sign, let up on the accelerator and just keep going.
2007-01-23 13:11:22 · answer #4 · answered by Ryan R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pray. there's nothing you can do, but hope your tires catch road and grip -- heading the way you intended. Advice: open your eyes wide, loosen your grip on the wheel and go with the flow anticipating you might have to steer with the slide, then smooth your direction (or avoid trees). PS - Cars advertised as driving in snow etc. should ALL be sued by the USA gov't, right now.
2007-01-23 08:43:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
accelerate slowly and brake lightly
2007-01-23 08:42:44 · answer #6 · answered by 88 grand marquis 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
let off the gas and do not use the brakes
2007-01-23 09:46:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
stomp on the brakes and throw the gear shifter into park.
2007-01-23 11:36:00 · answer #8 · answered by edna b 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't react unnecessarily. Otherwise you'll end up in the hedge.
2007-01-23 08:44:05 · answer #9 · answered by Mighty C 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋