How to slow down in winter? slippery road, ice

Winter and ice on the roads is the most dangerous time for drivers. Due to the lack of full adhesion of the wheels to the road surface, the car begins to behave inappropriately at high speeds. If there is a need to brake sharply, then the braking distance increases, and the speed of the car can increase sharply due to the force of inertia. To avoid an accident, experts advise to follow simple rules while driving and braking on an icy road.

First, you need to switch to a less aggressive driving style. Even light snow, slush or ice lead to the loss of XNUMX% grip on the surface. The braking distance increases and you won’t be able to stop instantly, even if you have studded winter tires.

Secondly, you need to start braking in advance. Sudden application of the brakes is the cause of the skid. You need to slow down with the help of short and not long presses on the brake. The wheels should not suddenly block, but gradually slow down the speed of rotation.

Third, learn the combined stopping method. Its essence lies in the fact that having a sufficiently large area for braking, you need to shift to lower gears in advance and gradually slow down. The most important thing is timely shifting of gears, it is worth switching to a lower gear only with the appropriate indicator on the speedometer, otherwise there is a chance of “knocking down the engine”, that is, a sharp shift to a lower gear with increased traction leads to a complete loss of controllability.

Remember to keep your distance between cars, and don't drive very fast if you don't have to.

If your car is equipped with anti-lock wheels - ABS, you should not rely on it completely. In some cases, the braking distance may be even longer. The essence of ABS is that braking occurs intermittently, only the system itself does this with the help of sensors. Unfortunately, on a slippery road, sensors do not always read information correctly. In order not to lose control, you need to sharply press the brake pedal and then squeeze the clutch. The system will then initiate impulse braking, but the wheels will not lock and the braking distance will be much shorter.

The most dangerous place in the city is the intersections. Because of the ice, you need to be extremely careful, start slowing down in advance. You should not immediately step on the gas when the green light turns on, because other motorists may not have time to stop in time, and pedestrians may slip on the ice.

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