What are precautions you have to take in the snow that you dont in any other conditions? Whats it like? Is it like driving in the rain only colder?
This will be my first winter i might have to drive in the snow? Any suggestions, thoughts ideas?
2007-12-11 02:25:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
A DJ during our recent winter weather gave what I think was sound advice: only change one vector at a time. Don't accelerate AND turn. Keep slow.
Ever hydroplaned? If the road is slushy, you will slide just like that really easily. If you don't have anti-lock breaks, remember to pump your breaks if you slide.
I managed to slide about 10 ft because I tried to make a turn without stopping first. Nothing around for me to hit so it worked out okay, but still even those of us who are very careful can find it tricky.
Good luck!
2007-12-11 02:32:26 · answer #1 · answered by BNP 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is all based on friction between the tires and driving surface. In snow or ice, the friction is greatly reduced. The tires passing over the snow will cause localised heating and create a thin water layer between the tire and ice/snow which provides limited traction. At extremely cold temperatures (negative 20 degrees or so) this becomes less of a concern because it does not produce enough heat to create the water film.
2007-12-11 02:43:38 · answer #2 · answered by trent 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The trick is to no longer do something at once. do no longer slam on the brakes, do no longer crank the steerage wheel at once, and be somewhat hardship-free on and rancid the throttle pedal. using in snow isn't that undesirable, yet you ought to be greater careful and plan forward. fooling around in an empty motor vehicle parking zone gets you used to the snow.
2016-11-02 21:33:21 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Inexperienced drivers believe there isn't a difference. If there is what they call "black ice" on the road-usually on black tops, you can hit a patch of it and skid out of control.
If you have poorly inflated tires, or not winter driving tires or chains on your car, you can still skid out of control, especially if going too fast.
And most of all, don't use your cruise control on snow or ice. This can kill you.
2007-12-11 02:34:36 · answer #4 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋