Case - Part 2

5Jan/100

Road Case

Guide to driving on roads covered with snow and ice

The advice is often best considered in relation to driving and to avoid problems is no drive at all if it can somehow be avoided. If you think you really need to go somewhere, you should plan ahead and turn OFF when the excessive snow has been removed. Also make sure your car is mechanically fit and ready to be driven in bad weather. Above all, you must be practiced and skilled enough to drive the car on the road in bad weather.

In case any problem, you should be well prepared and have the tools and equipment such as a snow shovel, flashlight, first aid kit, a scraper, abrasive material (eg sand or salt) warming devices, drag chains and tire chains with you.

To be safe on icy roads, there are some who always must be taken into account. When roads are icy cold, the distance between your vehicle and in front of you should be twice the usual distance. The brakes must be applied carefully so that the car does not skid. The windshield and lights should be kept clean. When visibility is low, you must turn your car lights so other motorists on the road can be seen.

The ice on the streets, cruise control should not be used and that you must have low gears to keep traction - Especially if you're driving up a hill. You should not try to pass snowplows and sanding truck driver because its visibility is limited and conditions the road ahead of them can be worse than it was in the back.

There are some areas where you should be extra careful when driving. These are bridges and overpasses. In addition, you also should not try to get on the roads that are infrequently used while driving, because conditions in these roads is likely to be worse. You must remain cautious at all times, and should not consider your vehicle can handle all situations. Front-wheel and four vehicles four-wheel drive are subject to risk of the road in winter and snow.

For drivers who are not practiced in winter driving, the best is to do a driving course so that you become skilled enough to handle the car properly if your car skids, or anything else happens. You should look out for road surfaces that are black and shiny. This is known as frost, and because of your car can lose traction. If your vehicle crosses an area like this, you must be prepared to change gear in neutral and step on the clutch. If your car gets stuck, do not try to spin the wheels. More However, the wheels should be moved from side to side so the snow can be moved. You can also pour a bit of abrasive material to help traction. If you receive stranded, do not leave the area until help arrives.

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