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 02:25:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
First winter?! It's nothing like driving in the rain. For the first time winter driver, I suggest that you go slow and keep a safe distance, five cars length at least when following a vehicle, reduce speed, be alert, look far ahead, anticipate what others will do. Don't make a sudden lane change, ease into a lane little at a time.
Driving in the snow is not fun, you may get stuck in deep snow or at steep uphill intersections. you can do nothing to control your car(even with winter tires) if you're on black ice.
2007-12-11 13:34:41 · answer #1 · answered by harry-balsacs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its different than driving in the rain. you have less traction so your car will be more likely to slide if you take a turn to fast your car will have trouble stopping as well as it would in the rain even if you have ABS. The ABS will help in the snow but not in ice. If all of the wheels are on ice or if they all have no traction and they all stop moving when you hit the brake than the ABS computer will assume that the car is not moving so as a result the ABS computer will not sense anything and the car will skid. you have to be careful when accelerating your tires will be able to break loose much more easily especially rear wheel drive cars and trucks this can make you dig into the snow and your car will be stuck. Front wheel drive cars are better in the snow because the weight of the engine is on the drive wheels. And if have a 4X4 truck or SUV than the 4x4 will give you false confidence if you don't under stand the physics behind driving in certain weather conditions than all a 4x4 SUV will do is get you into more trouble. So basically drive slow drive with more caution, give the person in front of you more room encase he has to make a quick stop if their is some one tail gating you than just get off the gas and cost until they get the idea that your not going any faster and they will have to pass you. also watch what the person is doing that is ahead of the driver in front of you.
2007-12-11 11:10:47 · answer #2 · answered by CAPTAIN GENIUS !! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh Boy, having driven in the U.P. of Michigan for 25 years, I think I'm pretty qualified to answer your question.(Average snowfall is 250 inches a year). First of all, it is nothing like driving in the rain, rain doesn't stick to the roads, snow, of course does. Be cautious and drive SLOWER, avoiding any slush if at all possible. That stuff is like grease and will pull you wherever it wants to. Also, when approaching an intersection, slow down waaaay before, you don't want to go sliding right through it. Another good suggestion is to keep your lights on (low beam), it's not so YOU can see, it's for the other drivers to see YOU. Drive defensively also, and be careful!! Another idea is to keep an emergency kit in your trunk, definately a shovel, some cat litter for traction if you do ever get stuck, a working flashlight, blankets, water, and some non perishable food. Hope this helped!
2007-12-11 02:40:39 · answer #3 · answered by harley49916 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It's nothing like driving in rain. Snow forms a slippery surface between the tires and roadway. If it is a heavy snowfall and the roads have not been plowed, the ruts will make it hard to go anywhere except staying inside them. The non-drive wheels will have a tendency to go the opposite direction of the other end of the vehicle. You need to drive slower and anticipate longer stopping distances.
2007-12-11 03:02:20 · answer #4 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Snow is much worse than rain. Sure you have to be more care full when driving in both conditions. But you don't have to worried are being stuck somewhere with your wheels spinning in a rain storm.
2007-12-13 16:28:23 · answer #5 · answered by rakaog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The trick is to no longer do something at as quickly as. do no longer slam on the brakes, do no longer crank the guidance wheel at as quickly as, and be incredibly undemanding on and rancid the throttle pedal. using in snow isn't that undesirable, yet you may desire to be extra careful and plan forward. fooling around in an empty vehicle parking zone gets you used to the snow.
2016-11-14 10:38:58 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
like the difference between roller skating and walking.
it's a whole new world driving on snow
2007-12-12 11:46:56 · answer #7 · answered by Mary Jo W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's like ice skating at 60 mph.
2007-12-11 07:02:13 · answer #8 · answered by Sandy Sandals 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋