How to skate on ice?

Black ice most often forms when rain or fog falls on the ground with a temperature below zero degrees. Under such conditions, water adheres perfectly to the surface, creating a thin layer of ice. It is invisible on black road surfaces, which is why it is often called icy.

When, while driving, it suddenly becomes suspiciously quiet in the car, and the driver has the feeling that he is “crying” more than driving, this is a sign that he is most likely driving on a perfectly smooth and slippery surface, that is, on black ice .

The most important rule to remember when driving on icy conditions is to slow down, brake impulsively (in the case of cars without ABS) and not make sudden maneuvers.

When skidding on ice, a car is no longer a car, but a heavy object rushing in an indefinite direction that does not know where to stop. It poses a real threat not only to the driver himself, but also to other road users, including pedestrians, standing, for example, at bus stops or walking along the sidewalk. Therefore, they should also be especially careful during icy conditions.

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What to do if the car skids? In the event of a loss of rear wheel traction (oversteer), turn the steering wheel to bring the vehicle into the correct track. Under no circumstances apply the brakes as this will aggravate oversteer.

In the event of understeer, i.e. skidding of the front wheels when turning, immediately take your foot off the gas pedal, reduce the previous turn of the steering wheel and smoothly repeat it. Such maneuvers will restore traction and correct the rut.

The role of ABS is to prevent the wheels from locking up when braking and thus prevent skidding. However, even the most advanced system is unable to protect a driver who drives too fast from danger.