winter time miracles! Not only because of the New Year, but simply because of the fact that nature is changing, giving us unforgettable moments, great mood and a feeling of that true Winter Tale that we all remember from childhood.
Winter is extraordinary beautiful time of the year. Especially the real Russian winter, when everything around is buried in a soft blanket of dazzling white snow, and the thermometer outside the window steadily shows minus -20 degrees. As the classic said, "Frost and sun, ...".
But for a motorist, winter is a real test of his abilities, he cannot relax in a beautiful snowy season, he always needs to be on the alert. It is especially difficult for beginners who are just starting to master the wisdom of being a motorist and have very little experience. The first winter for every driver is an unforgettable adventure and test that each of us must pass without incident!
There are a lot of "pitfalls" in winter driving, which it is not possible to describe even in a series of articles, practical experience is more important here than naked theory, but we will share the basics that everyone should know right now.
Important articles related to winter driving:
And one more important fact. Some cars are better for winter driving, some are worse. But even if you have purchased the most expensive, most modern, most technologically advanced and very safe car Remember, your safety and the safety of those around you depend only on you. Nobody canceled the mechanics and physics of the behavior of the car, and Maybachs got into accidents, in many cases the cause of unpleasant incidents was human stupidity.!
1. Car maintenance
Detailed information about proper care for a car in winter you will find on the pages of our Informational online publication website.
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Let us briefly recall that before winter it is necessary to check the car for possible faults(especially if the car is more than 3 years old), if necessary, in a car service, even if there is still a small margin of time left (well, it seems that there are 1,500 km left before an oil change, or three months you can still not change brake fluid) it is better to call in the service, change the fluid. Low temperatures place high demands on the quality of technical fluids and lubricants.
So you can prevent an unpleasant moment in the form of towing a car or calling a tow truck due to a breakdown at the “most inopportune moment”.
2. Be sure to put winter tires on your car or get chains on the wheels if you live in regions with a very snowy climate
The most important rule for safe driving in winter is the purchase of winter tires. Good winter tires a guarantee of safety and comfortable movement on a winter road.
Do not believe those who say that "all-weather" will also work, WILL NOT GO!!! In winter - ONLY WINTER TIRES! The benefit of offers on the tire market is more than enough, for any wallet, studded or Velcro, for roads and off-road, all well-known world manufacturers.
We will only add that they are designed for operation at an average daily temperature below +7 degrees (when most summer tires at this temperature they gradually begin to lose their properties and at 0 or sub-zero temperature become oak, turning into a kind of plastic). Due to the special compound, tires for winter will retain elasticity even in very coldy, and spikes or sipes will prevent the tires from losing contact with the hard surface of the road.
3. Practice driving in winter
Practice is everything. With regard to winter driving, this is doubly true. Only with practice will you feel the car. But you have to practice smart. It is best to contact a professional driving school extreme driving. There experienced instructors they will tell, show, teach how to handle a car on a snowy, icy road. Depending on the type of drive, front/all-wheel/rear-wheel drive will teach you how to drive safely in winter period and teach counter-emergency maneuvers.
4. If you have rear wheel drive, load the rear axle
ride on rear wheel drive winter is an art. One of the most insidious phenomena is slippage. rear axle. To minimize the slip of the drive wheels, load something heavy in the trunk. It can be some kind of additional tool (relevant for not very new cars) or just a sandbag heavy enough to reduce slipping, 10,15,20 kilograms will be enough for loading. Although, again, everything is quite individual, depending on which car, its technical condition and other conditions.
The main thing is to fix it in the trunk, otherwise a 15 kilogram bag, in which case it can cause very serious damage to the car interior and passengers.
5. Pay close attention to the traffic situation, keep a safe distance of at least twice the appropriate distance in summer
Pay close attention to traffic conditions around you.
Most importantly don't rush and keep safe distance. There are no absolute values (everything depends on the speed of movement, the condition of the road, technical condition vehicle and other factors), but the winter safety distance to the vehicle in front should be at least twice as high as in summer.
6. Carefully work with the gas pedal
Even winter tires will not help to avoid wheel slip on any drive. Do not press the "slipper on the floor", the car will not go faster on the ice! Everything should be in moderation. We felt the slipping of the driving wheels, slow down the gas, the rotation of the wheels will slow down, the car will safely start.
7. Do not exceed the speed, adequately assess your capabilities
Movements on a winter road should be smooth, but confident. No "checkers" or other dangerous nonsense. Imagine that you are not driving a car, but a ship, you are the captain, and your task is to carefully bring your snow-white handsome liner from point "A" to point "B". Smooth acceleration, accurate, early braking, safe lane changes.
8. Gently depress the brake pedal
As with the gas pedal, the brakes must be applied very smoothly. Otherwise, when braking hard, especially when the road is rutting or in a turn, it is easy to lose control of the car. The consequences after this controlled skid may be the most unpredictable. So, we are not in a hurry and learn to predict the behavior of other road users in order to avoid sudden braking.
9. Skid
Here it is worth giving a reference to point 3. At the school of extreme driving, they will teach and tell everything. Trying and learning on your own will not lead to good results.
10 Hydroplaning
Do not turn the wheel. Engine braking, brakes will not help here. To restore contact with the road surface, it is enough to smoothly release the gas, the engine will begin to slow down the car and the tires will again “gain solid ground under your feet."
Driving in winter
I am an experienced driver. Driving a car in winter conditions gives me the same joy as in summer. Although I know many drivers, even quite experienced ones, who do not drive their cars out of the garage or parking lot in winter. And all because driving on a winter road has its own characteristics, which must be taken into account so that all sorts of troubles do not happen.In today's article, I want to tell you about the most important rules of winter driving, which should have the status of a law for drivers, which in no case should be violated!
There are only seven rules, they are not difficult, but I ask you to carefully read and remember them. For our general security on road.
1. With the onset of winter, be sure revamp your car and use only winter tires! Using summer tires in winter conditions is a crime against yourself and other drivers. Is it dangerous! summer and winter tires are very different and need to be understood. I use arrow shaped studded tires. Tires have an inscription (for those who do not know) "Left" - left, "Right" - right. There is also an "E" badge - this means that the tires comply with European standards.
2. If in the summer I can afford to “take off” sharply from the start, then in winter - no sudden movement. Only a slow, calm start of movement, smoothly releasing the clutch pedal, gradually press the "gas".
3. Typing good speed, in the summer I can drive some section of the road on neutral gear . Although this is not allowed, but still. In winter, I categorically forbid it to myself. Even smooth road in winter conditions it is completely unpredictable. It has such "surprises" as rolling, ice, on which the car is likely to "skid". In "neutral" in such cases, driving a car is much more difficult.
4. Speed, with which I advise you to ride in winter, much less than in summer. After all, it is known that more speed the less grip the tires have on the road. And in winter, grip decreases anyway, so there may be more “surprises” (see paragraph 3).
5. Distance between cars when driving in winter you need to keep more than in summer. The braking distance on the road covered with snow increases - this is understandable. Experience allows me to determine the distance at which I will have time to stop if the car in front brakes sharply.
6. Before traffic lights - only slow braking. Even if the pedestrian manages to cross the road, it is still necessary to stop, because suddenly he can slip and fall, and there is a lot of snow on the side of the road. Similar and other unpredictable situations should always be able to foresee.
7. I also want to say that indirectly affects safety on road. Use the windows and wipers of the car in the cold season should be very careful. Due to the temperature difference, they can freeze to the glass or scratch the windshield with ice chips. Remember about the non-freezing liquid, which should be poured into the barrel with the onset of cold weather. Yes, and “warm up” the car before driving in winter should be a little longer than in the warm season.
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Expert opinion Elena Lisovskaya: To the almost exhaustive advice of Vladimir, I can add only a couple general conclusions. First: during a rainy autumn with poor visibility and terrible traffic jams, the task of drivers is to slow down the speed of all their movements: rebuilding, accelerating, starting to move, and others. Winter does not forgive high speeds! Keep this in mind every time you drive.
And secondly, in the summer we can afford a sloppy attitude to the car without problems and consequences: do not add fluid to the washer reservoir in time, drive with a dying battery, worn out brake pads, rarely wash your car and so on. In winter, these small miscalculations can turn into both minor inconveniences and serious troubles, up to emergencies. So be vigilant and careful not only in driving, but also in maintaining the technical condition of your car. This is very important in winter!
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Here is my short code of driving in the winter. No detailed explanations, only the most important. Try to follow these rules, and then driving will only be a pleasure.
Good luck on the roads!
Driving in winter is very different from driving in summer. This pattern is quite justified, our dogs, which, so to speak, cannot be called good because of potholes, pits and other deformations pavement plus icy asphalt forces drivers to take precautions. Do not accelerate to the limit, make turns and U-turns under larger radii. Once again not take risks to complete the maneuver. Do not over-gas where it is not necessary, etc.
Practical tips for winter driving
The best advice for safe driving in difficult winter conditions - do not drive at all! But if you feel that you can cope or the elements have caught you on the way, our tips will help you. Let's make a reservation right away that we do not consider driving exclusively on roads cleared of snow, sprinkled or sprinkled with a reagent as driving in difficult winter conditions.
1. Concentration of attention on the road.
Driving in winter conditions requires more concentration than at other times. Turn off the radio as it can be an additional distraction. Don't talk in mobile phone. Even if you have a hands-free headset, in critical situations you will need maximum concentration and attention. Always be on the lookout. A much larger number of unforeseen situations await you than in summer. What's in summer period could be considered an impossible situation, in winter it is quite common. Frozen windows, snowfall and short daylight hours make it difficult for you and your neighbors on the road.
2. Room for maneuver.
Always leave enough room for maneuvering and avoid sudden movements. On winter roads covered with snow, slush or ice, a decrease in traction means an increase stopping distance and reducing the length of time during which your actions can prevent undesirable consequences. Keep a distance of two to three times greater than usual from the vehicle in front.
3. Clear the vehicle of snow and ice before driving.
Many drivers, in a hurry or because of laziness, clear only a narrow strip on windshield, relying on the fact that everything will melt by itself when the interior warms up. But in vain. It may happen that this warm-up will be the last in the history of your car. Therefore always sweep away snow and clear all glasses of hoarfrost or ice. By following this rule, you will increase the engine resource, because. by cleaning the machine, you give it the opportunity to warm up better. If you still feel reluctant to freeze, stock up on an aerosol for quick defrosting, but use it only on glass.
4. Be reasonable.
IN difficult conditions it is advisable to give preference to movement along well-known roads, and not to study unfamiliar terrain. If necessary, change the route so that you drive on snow-cleared tracks. Take your time at intersections, especially unregulated ones. Even with priority, it is better to make sure that other road users adequately evaluate traffic situation. But the main thing - do not overestimate your abilities and the capabilities of the car. Even "aces" who have dozens of winters behind them are not immune from being in a ditch.
5. Keep external lights clean.
You may not be aware of how quickly your car gets dirty on a muddy winter road. And if we add heavy snowfall, then notice your car on the road, albeit with parking lights, will not be easy. Not to mention that your maneuvers with "sticky" mud brake lights and "turn signals" will be a complete surprise to others.
6. Warning and limit signs.
Boundary signs are for ordinary road conditions, in slippery conditions or poor visibility, do not drive at a speed of 90 km / h, even if the signs allow it. Pay attention to the information plates under.
7. Features of the behavior of the car on a slippery surface.
Lighter vehicles have a harder time pulling off in slush or loose snow, while heavy vehicles can have a significant stopping distance on smooth ice. At rear wheel drive vehicles there is a fishtail effect when back car drifts to the left, then to the right wrong work with the accelerator and clutch pedal, or when starting off on slush or ice. If the car is equipped with a traction control system, this effect is practically absent.
8. Don't drop your pedals.
All actions with the pedals should be as smooth as possible. Any sudden application or release of the accelerator, brake or clutch can cause loss of control over the car, whether it is rear-wheel drive, front-wheel drive or dual-wheel drive.
9. Starting and braking, lifting and lowering.
To avoid slipping, operate the accelerator and brake pedals as smoothly as possible. If the wheels still spin, try starting in second gear. On slippery surface the most effective is the simultaneous and the pedal and, thus, the smoothest deceleration is achieved. Do not be afraid of frequent operation anti-lock braking system brakes, manifested in the pulsations of the brake pedal. When climbing on slippery surfaces, it is recommended to use a higher gearshift than usual, when descending, vice versa - a lower one.
10. Rear axle skid.
In case of skidding of the rear axle, the steering wheel must be turned in the direction of displacement of the rear of the car. In the case of a car with front-wheel drive, the gas should be gradually increased, and if the car is rear-wheel drive, then the degree of pressing the accelerator pedal should also be gradually reduced. You need to drive, but smoothly, with sharp maneuvering, be prepared for a reciprocal skid in the opposite direction.
11. Rear wheel drive vehicles.
One way to increase the grip of the rear axle wheels with the road is to carry additional cargo in the trunk. It is advisable to carry a bag of sand with you. And it weighs enough, and it’s not a pity to throw it away, and you can pour it on smooth ice under the wheels to get out of the ice hole.
12. Passive safety.
Don't forget to use your seat belts because the chances of collisions and departures from the road are much higher in winter than in summer. Adjust the position of the head restraints, which greatly reduce the risk of injury to the cervical spine, because most accidents in winter are rear impacts, due to insufficient distance.
13. Captured by ice and snow.
If you "stalled" do not do rash acts, by doing this you can only complicate your situation.
Don't let the wheels slip, you'll get even more bogged down.
- Turn the wheels left and right several times to clear the track of snow a little.
- Give as little gas as possible in order to move off as smoothly as possible.
- If you have a shovel, clear the way for your car and remove the snow from under it.
- If you carry sand with you, pour it under the drive wheels, if there is no sand, floor mats can help. Then don't forget to pick them up.
- In the presence of manual transmission very effective method "rocking", when you alternately engage first gear, and reverse when you roll back. In the end, well "swinging", the car will leave the trap.
To ride on winter roads, it is necessary long before the start of winter, and this must be done daily, while going out on the road. The car owner must be constantly prepared for the fact that the weather can suddenly change, and not always in better side, and this entails changes in stopping on the road, which becomes extremely unstable, and the driver has to adapt to these changes.
Features of driving in winter in snow ice
So, the main characteristics of driving conditions in the summer:
- excellent visibility;
- dry pavement;
- high daylight hours.
The only problem that drivers face is the exorbitant heat. However, in order to solve it, it will be enough just to turn on the air conditioner in the car, or open all the windows.
What are the differences between driving winter time from driving in the summer?
In order to understand this issue, it is necessary to know characteristics driving in different seasons.
As for winter, everything is much worse here:
- poor visibility (mainly due to fog);
- visibility of a part of the road surface deteriorates due to precipitation (rain or hail);
- the road surface becomes slippery;
- short period of daylight.
All these difficulties negatively affect the nature of driving a car. How to prepare for driving in the winter, and the preparation should be aimed at both the car and the driver. When winter comes, every driver should already be prepared for the fact that the driving speed will be significantly reduced, and the degree of concentration on the road should be maximum, no one and nothing should distract the driver from the road. It should once again be reminded of the observance of the distance between moving cars, it should be sufficient to allow the driver to respond in time to a change in the situation and. Also, keep in mind that according to regulatory framework governing the rules traffic, use the switched on dipped beam while driving on intercity highways, from November to March.
Getting your car ready for winter
The first step is to monitor the rubber on which the vehicle drives. Judging by the reviews of more experienced drivers, as well as the information stated by almost all manufacturers, rubber “normally” serves no more than three years, after which there is a strong depreciation. The next step should be to check the electrical wiring of the car, and this also applies to the battery, because it gets dark quite early in winter, so this device should be in in perfect order. Well, then, you need to make sure that the brushes on the windshield (and in some cases on the rear) glass are in good condition, able to cope with rain, and wipe the glass with high quality. It will not be superfluous to acquire antifreeze liquid for washing windows. It is also necessary to carry out a number of other activities on.
Winter Management Tips
Features of driving in winter
For those drivers who at least once happened in the winter, they probably had a situation where the car becomes uncontrollable, it starts to spin and it gets into a skid. The most interesting thing is that this incident can happen to almost any driver, regardless of experience and driving skills. That is why a few secrets from stuntmen who are fluent in special ways of driving vehicles will be very useful. If you briefly familiarize yourself with them, then an ordinary motorist, especially an inexperienced one, may get the impression that these methods are very difficult to use, but this is not so. The only requirement for a motorist is hard training and then the driver will succeed. Consider the features of driving cars in winter with different drives(front and back).
Winter driving a car with front wheel drive
First of all, you need to focus on front-wheel drive cars, because they are the most common. Most motorists unanimously declare that when driving in winter, it is necessary to give preference to front-wheel drive vehicles, since such vehicles feel more confident on the road. Driving in a straight line - please drive on the road with big amount turns - the same, please, plus everything they have practically no slippage. It really is! A car equipped with front-wheel drive really has an excellent exchange rate stability, and this in turn adds to the driver a sense of confidence on the road.
Good traction is ensured by the fact that the entire mass of the engine is distributed to the leading pair of wheels. When the car starts to slip, the driver always has a significant reserve in stock: during the turn of the leading pair, the chance to catch on to something is pretty obvious. However, sometimes there are cases when the car gets into an icy turn, while losing control - it makes no sense to turn the steering wheel, the car moves straight by inertia. As a rule, few experienced driver, upon entering similar situation, starts to panic - start abrupt and too sharp turns steering wheel to no avail. When he realizes this, the most common mistake occurs - a sharp blow to the brakes. This action leads to the final loss of control over the situation. Remember what experienced motorists advise - never (!!!) give up gas! Despite the correctness this council, it is not the only one. Other ways to get out of a skid need to be considered.
First of all, you need to remember one simple rule for life: in the event that the front wheels are demolished, you can return them to their previous position using the only way - skidding the rear axle of the vehicle to the side that is the opposite side of the turn (in other words, so-called "police U-turn"). This kind of drift is caused different ways, all of which directly depend on the speed at which the car is moving. If the speed is low, it will be enough just for a couple of seconds to block rear wheels. This is achieved by gently depressing the brake pedal or "twitching" hand brake. Never let go of the gas pedal! It would be better to do the opposite - also “turn on the gas”. In this case, working with the pedals with both feet can help you, and with a pair of pedals - “gas-brake”.
The main difference between a controlled skid front wheel drive car from rear-wheel drive, is the direction of the wheels, they need to be turned only in the direction in which you need to go, but not in the other. This statement is an axiom that can be deviated from. When the car is moving at speeds up to 40 km / h - turning the steering wheel in the direction in which the drift begins allows you to orient the car in the right direction. After that, it is necessary to give gas and level the car.
In the case when the speed is high, everything must be done to within ... on the contrary. Vehicles with front wheel drive "catch" the skid during a sharp release of gas because the drive begins to slow down with the engine or transmission, and at this time rear wheels are in free rotation. An inexperienced motorist, frankly, begins to be afraid of a turn covered with a continuous layer of ice, and releases the accelerator pedal. But still, if you follow the advice of "experienced" drivers - in no case do not release the gas pedal, then this, too, can not always lead to a normal outcome. It would be correct to perform a short-term discharge of gas. This action will allow you to change the position of the car, and while the stern begins to skid, you just need to press the gas pedal again - the speed increases, and the car enters the turn perfectly. Of course, for beginners, performance this method It will seem very difficult, but do not be upset, but train hard.
Skid front wheel drive car
Winter driving a car with rear wheel drive
Driving a car driven by the rear wheels is completely different from driving a front-wheel drive. Some car owners believe that only thanks to the right speed mode for driving on snowy and icy roads, you can save the car from skidding. However, this is not a completely correct judgment. Of course, there is no doubt that at a lower speed, the possibility of getting into a skid is reduced, but there are still a lot of reasons for getting into it. Among them:
- sharp braking;
- sudden release of gas;
- acceleration;
- speed set.
It must be remembered that, as a rule, skidding always begins suddenly, when you least expect it. The main difference between skidding a car with front-wheel drive and a car with rear-wheel drive is that the latter “catch” the skid, as a rule, with the rear axle. And all because the back of the car is much lighter than the front, and, accordingly, the level of adhesion of the rear axle to the road is much lower. If the driver has special training, these "capabilities" of such vehicles are used by him to the greatest advantage, and driving on icy roads does not pose a great danger. Let's look at a few secrets that will help inexperienced driver correct this situation, or even avoid it altogether.
The most common situation is when the car tries to enter a curve on an icy road. Steering wheel ceases to obey the driver, which leads to the demolition of the front wheels. The vehicle begins to change the trajectory of movement and does not enter the turn, but continues to move straight. solved this problem only in the only way - the demolition of the front of the car is directed towards the skidding of the stern with the driving wheels. If this situation happened on high speed- gas is released. But there is one “BUT” here - the gas must be dropped only when the front wheels are already turned in the direction of the turn, and at the same time the car somehow holds the road.
Winter driving a car with automatic transmission
It is much easier to avoid possible drifts for car owners with automatic transmission gears. In vehicles of this type power unit And rear axle(as a rule - leading), are interconnected using a fluid coupling. It is able to smooth out the shocks and jerks of the transmission, and this, in turn, helps to eliminate possible turn wheels, and also causes their blocking in the event of a sharp change in the position of the accelerator pedal. This device The machine also helps to smooth out the mistakes made by the driver, but made within reason. In the case when the car is equipped with automatic transmission, do not forget about observing the speed limit. If you force downshift, as well as infinitely exceed speed mode, then such actions often lead to the fact that the “box” simply fails, or the drive wheels block, and this, in turn, leads to skidding and negative consequences.
It remains to be hoped that every driver needs to take into account that all the tips listed in this article are understandable and logical, as well as repeatedly worked out, based on the elementary laws of physics, and therefore they bring results. However, you should not rush headlong "into the embrasure" after these tips have been read, printed out and thrown into the glove box or the next seat. In any case, practice is necessary, and this is no exception. It is necessary to find the appropriate platform, which has how much coverage and start hard training - because all movements must be brought to automatism.
Rear-wheel drive and winter driving: how to avoid an accident. Video lesson
Winter driving rules much more demanding and significantly different from similar rules in summer season. You will have to forget about the convenient function of cruise control for a while, learn to control the skid of the car in order to avoid an accident. When driving onto the ice, you need to understand that the car will be practically uncontrollable like a sleigh rolling down the mountain, which cannot be immediately stopped or quickly changed direction.
Winter driving rules
Winter driving is associated with a number of dangerous situations, such as sleet or snow drifts. When braking or accelerating on ice, even an experienced driver can lose control of the vehicle. In addition, in winter, due to snowfall or fog, the depth of perception of the distance decreases, which makes it difficult to choose a safe distance in advance in front of the vehicle in front.
How to brake in the winter on the mechanics?
When you find yourself in dangerous situation the natural reaction is to apply the brake faster. If there is ice on the road, then be sure that the wheels will lock up and the car will go into a skid. To avoid this, it is important to know how to brake properly in winter on mechanics. You should smoothly release the gas pedal without turning off the speed and the car will slow down by itself. To reduce speed more quickly, successively shift the gearshift lever to lower gears until a stop.
In general, when there is ice on the street, it is better to drive more slowly than usual and try to increase the distance to the car in front. The distance between your car and the car in front should be tripled at least. Then there is enough braking distance to stop safely, even on slippery surfaces. If you need to stop urgently, then you can not do without the brake pedal. To prevent possible skidding, press it gently.
When driving on snow or ice, machines equipped with mechanical box transmissions have their advantages and disadvantages. The advantages of "mechanics" are greater control over the car.
The disadvantage of a manual transmission on slippery road is problematic overcoming uphill climbs. Need to possess great experience driving to make the car go downhill on a slippery road.
The strategy is to bypass routes with steep climbs, but this is not always possible. If you need to stop on a slope, park the car on the right or left side of the road, where there is not compacted snow. loose snow will provide more grip than rolled. If you need to start moving, then turn on the second gear. The wheels will turn slower and provide more torque.
Features of driving a car in winter on ice
Due to its structure, ice, under certain conditions, seems dark and becomes hardly visible to the eye. It is formed when snow melts, the water from which freezes and is usually found under bridges, overpasses, in shady places. When driving on a highway in the shade of trees, its appearance can be predicted by areas resembling fresh asphalt or by spots that are usually located near a water drain. The ice formed in these places is indistinguishable in color from the road surface.
When the wheels hit the dark ice, they begin to slip. The best solution is to immediately take your foot off the gas pedal. A feature of driving a car with front-wheel drive during skidding in this case is to turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to move. After regaining traction with the road, gently press the gas.
The most useless car options in winter
Cruise control - handy feature, but can be very dangerous if used on snowy or icy roads. The included cruise control does not allow the driver to control the speed of the car on their own. To turn it off, you usually press the brake pedal. But the problem is that pressing the pedal can send the car into an uncontrollable skid. For maximum control over the car, it is better not to use this option.
Modern car models are equipped with a seemingly endless array of technical assistants, such as radar for detecting pedestrians, cross-system for measuring distance, etc. All of these features are designed to eliminate human error and give a false sense of driving safety. When driving in inclement weather, don't rely on electronics instead practice proper driving techniques.
How to behave on a snowy road?
If a snowstorm caught you with a car in the middle of the track, then you should only rely on yourself. Most likely, other drivers also found themselves in a similar situation, and will not be able to help. It may happen that in conditions of low temperature you will stay for a couple of hours. So get ready.
Overcoming considerable distances with you, it is always necessary to have a basic survival kit. The kit should include water, food (bars of nuts, dried fruits), a first aid kit, gloves, a blanket, tools, a shovel, a flashlight and Charger for cell phone.
If you are stuck in a snowfall and your car is in one place, the most important thing is to make sure that exhaust pipe cleared of snow. If this is not done, then when the engine is running, carbon monoxide (CO) will enter the passenger compartment. The pipe should be checked quite often to ensure that removal exhaust gases nothing interferes.
If snow falls, move it towards the highway so that you can pass when the path is cleared.
The best thing a driver can do to improve proper winter driving skills is to find an empty parking lot and put the theory to the test. After picking up a little speed, driving through snow and ice, apply the brakes to see what happens to the car, and at the same time check your reaction time. Repeating the steps described above many times is worth the time spent, because. help avoid dangerous situations.
Do not forget to prepare the car for the cold season in time. Proper Maintenance car in winter will also contribute to your safety.
