Do you know how to drive safe in the snow?

Question

(We're all gonna learn a new word today...and that word is...

..."Traction." You see...when there's snow and ice on the roads..."traction" is what you don't have much of anymore...so...a good idea is to..."slow down..."

Anybody want to add anything to today's lession that also introduces a new word for tomorrow...and that word is..."inertia...?" I feel very good right now we've made some steady progress "learning" things...things that might one day save a life...your own and others...very important, these words...you have been "learned..."

Answer 1

Inertia is the resistance to movement. One of the Newtonian laws. Bodies at rest tend to saty at rest unless an outside force (Energy) is applied.

NEW WORD TIME.

Momentum:

Bodies in motion tend to remain in motion unless influenced by an outside force.

MOMENTUM is what keeps a car rolling after you have oversome the INERTIA by applying power from the engine. The TRACTION between the wheels and the road surface allows this force to move the car. Once rolling the car will only stop if the kenetic energy is disbursed by friction in the bearings, road surface and tires, or the brakes exerts an influence. This overcomes the Momentum and eventually brings the vehicle to a stop.

Who is that for a lesson. Find the New new word and see what that means

Answer 2

Yes, I already know. I've had a lot of practice...not only in my own truck but also in an ambulance. One thing to keep in mind is the weight of your vehicle...a heavier one would be more difficult to control.

Proper tires (none of those wide-rim ones) that are properly inflated, driving slow, maintaining proper distance, knowing how to control a skid or slide, always wearing your seatbelt and not having other distractions (like cell phones, loud stereos and such) can all help keep you safe.

I have never had an accident while driving on ice or snow.

EMT

Answer 3

Spacing.......is something that is also very important in the snow and ice. You need to leave much more space between the car in front of you and the one behind you. Another important word to know is Increased Insurance Premiums, and Pain and Suffering!

Answer 4

You are absolutely correct. Everybody does need to slow down in the snow and ice. Have you ever heard of snow tires or chains or English class?

Answer 5

I'm better than that. I grew up in Minnesota.

Sometime slowing down, will get you stuck, you have to be very familiar with snowplaning too!

Drive on frozen lakes to practice in the middle of winter.

Ever driven up a steep icy hill.
Get going and hung the side if you have to. If you slip down, HONK, and try to avoid the banks, unless you need them to save your car.

The best tip however is to stay home!

Answer 6

Traction, inertia = 2 good words. Gear down? yes gear down; even if you drive an automatic; gear down. Gearing down slows down the speed of the motor which in turn helps you slow down your car. Pump is another good word; yes pump; pump your brakes rather than slam them on; pumping brakes allows more control.

Answer 7

keep your headlight in low beam, the 12 seconds gap & the most important of all..chain tires..& the first drop of snow or rain is the most slippery part when it rain or snow...

Answer 8

driving in the snow isn't as bad as driving in a heavy rain just use your common sense and go slow

Answer 9

by treating the brake as if it had a egg underneath the peddle. and, basically keeping control of my vehicle, (going slower), and, not making sudden turns.

Answer 10

I know that safest would be in a Abrams main battle tank,,big bumpers.