2007-02-01 01:05:29 · 12 answers · asked by br3605@sbcglobal.net 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Commuting
Slow down.
Don't tailgate.
Watch the "other" driver.
2007-02-01 01:12:09 · answer #1 · answered by ♥DRV♥ 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Drive a little slower (but not too much slower than normal), don't make sudden turns or stops (cause that will only cause problems), pay attention to the surroundings (other drivers, both sides of the road, behind you, and ahead of you), and signal in advance of your turn ahead to warn the moron following too close behind you. Just remember, don't be afraid of driving in the snow because this will only cause you stress, and your driving abilities will actually become worse than if you try to stay relaxed while at the wheel of your car. I have been a professional driver for over 25 years and have never been in an accident, even through he worst of winters in Canada. Good luck, and safe driving!
2007-02-01 09:18:13 · answer #2 · answered by dragondave187 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Tip
1. Driving and speeding up is no problem
2. Stopping is the problem
3. Keep speed slow test the pavement on a straigt section buy driving 10MPH and hit brakes. this way you can easily revover if it is real slick.
4. Drive a speed YOU are comfortable with. Let the other idiots go fillup the ditches for you.
5. Take a deep breath every once and a while and sty calm. If you aren't calm you're driving too fast.
I took my daughters to a parking lot and made them spin out and recover, if more people would try this they would know how to recover their car from a slide. It's fun too!
2007-02-01 09:31:07 · answer #3 · answered by Uncle Red 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't make any rapid or sudden changes...in direction or speed....maintain a relatively slow speed and use the natural decay of speed to slow down when possible..avoid jamming on the brakes as this is sure to make you slide into whatever you are trying to avoid. When changing lanes (and keep it to a minimum) just ease over...dont veer into the lane.....when turning corners you may need to practically stop in order to turn safely...the best practice is to find an empty parking lot and spend some time driving on the snow there speed up, jam on the brakes and find out how your car handles in different situations...there is no substitute for practice..just make sure you don't exceed your ability to handle your car safely
2007-02-01 09:21:36 · answer #4 · answered by kerfitz 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
* Buy a 4x4 vehicle and make sure it's equipped with a limited slip differential. Or even better - Electronic Stability Program (ESP).
* Mount winter tyres. Narrow tyres perform better in snow
* Keep snow chains in the trunk.
* Dont' make jerky movements.
* Avoid breaking in the curves.
* Practice counter-steering maneuvers (take lessons?)
2007-02-02 14:06:55 · answer #5 · answered by bergab_hase 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do EVERYTHING gradually.
Triple your usual following distance.
Practice in an empty parking lot until you get comfortable with the way your vehicle handles in the snow. Better to practice spin recovery there than on the road in traffic.
2007-02-01 20:45:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Leave earlier than you usually do so you can drive slowly. Expect other drivers to be totally stupid. For Front wheel drive, point the front tires in the direction you want to go and the rear wheels will follow when you hit slippery spots and let off the gas.
2007-02-01 09:16:41 · answer #7 · answered by gigglings 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
get those snow chains for around wheels.
slow down and keep well back from cars.
use lights so other cars can see you
be very careful on corners
2007-02-01 09:15:08 · answer #8 · answered by Shannyn 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Slow. Think Grandma.
You also need to leave double the room to brake.
Slow. Real slow. No sudden jumps, no fast takeoffs, just be Grandma. I haven't slipped or skidded yet.
2007-02-01 10:43:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tire chains?
2007-02-01 09:13:20 · answer #10 · answered by Tina 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋