Remember, unless you have anti-lock, if you brake
so
hard that your wheels stop rolling, you’ll just slide.
Brake
so
your wheels always keep rolling and you can
still steer.
Whatever your braking system, allow greater
following distance
on
any slippery road.
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Watch for slippery spots. The road might be
fine
until you hit a spot that’s covered with ice. On an
otherwise clear road, ice patches may appear in
shaded areas where the sun can’t reach: around
clumps of trees, behind buildings or under bridges.
Sometimes the surface of a curve or
an
overpass may
remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear.
If
you see
a
patch
of
ice ahead of you, brake before you
are on it.
Try
not to brake while you’re actually on
the ice, and avoid sudden steering maneuvers.
If
You’re Caught
in
a Blizzard
If
you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a
serious situation. You should probably stay with your
vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help
and you can hike through the snow. Here are some
things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your
passengers safe:
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Turn on your hazard flashers.
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