2007-10-18 15:37:11 · 6 answers · asked by Hans J. S 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
All the answers are good so far, most important, DO NOT STOP AT ALL, drive in a low gear, feather your braking. When you fist move your vehicle do a test stop to see how your car reacts to the snow. If you have a 4WD do not go over 35 mph. or you will end up off of the road. 4WD vehicles are not made to go 55 or even 70. 35 MPH or less gives you the most traction. If you have a rear wheel drive, think about adding sand bags over your rear axle.
2007-10-18 22:40:54 · answer #1 · answered by acot_anthonym 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you have driven long enough in snow country, you will eventually be able to feel the road surface condition through the vibrations in the steering wheel. Therefore, I recommend NOT wearing gloves while driving.
Winter driving is particularly treacherous where roads are not regularly salted or sanded during the winter(generally south of the Mason Dixon line). In those areas I'd recommend that you test your stopping distance on a side street after a snowfall before getting on a main highway.
Front wheel drive vehicles generally handle much better in snow and ice than do rear wheel drive vehicles. Be very careful when driving an SUV or pick up truck in the snow. Because of their higher center of gravity, they tip much more easily and have a much greater stopping distance because of their substantial weight.
2007-10-18 16:00:53 · answer #2 · answered by 505badgolfer 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
#1. drive slow hommie
#2. if possible get snow tires, they increase the friction between your tires and the ground, giving you better control
#3. obviously use your headlights even when not necessary to judge how icy the road is
#4. if you are driving standard, use lower gears
#5. if driving auto - downshift on turns and such out of drive
#6. when decellerating, do it steadily, you dont want your breaks locking up
#7. avoid whiteouts i guess
im from buffalo so maybe im not even thinking of some of the precautions that just come naturally
2007-10-18 15:50:20 · answer #3 · answered by clarence 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take it slow, keep a bigger distance between cars, switch to snow tolerant wheels/tires if possible, and warm up before driving your car so it doesn't break down easily and run smoother.
2007-10-18 15:45:00 · answer #4 · answered by Steven 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
set up a solid high quality set of four iciness tires ( no longer in basic terms 2 tires on the stress wheels ). stress slower and leave greater area between you and the vehicle in front of you. stress greater easily. attempt to feather the two the gas and brake pedals if conceivable on slippery surfaces ( pretty significant in case your vehicle does no longer have traction administration and ABS ) in case you do finally end up skidding/sliding, constantly raise your foot off of the gas ( yet do no longer BRAKE ), shift into independent, and steer in the direction of the path you prefer to bypass. %. an emergency equipment on your vehicle which will desire to have roadside flares, first help equipment, shovel, blanket, some intense-skill ingredients including nuts or skill-bars. additionally make certain you in many situations have your cellular telephone with you and in case you have a vehicle charger, leave it in the automobile.
2016-10-13 03:30:37 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clean all snow off all windows, and off the hood and roof and all lights. Do not do anything fast. Allow lots and lots of room to stop and slow down. If you can go around a hill, do so. NEVER stop on a hill.
2007-10-18 20:30:11 · answer #6 · answered by Howard H 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋