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.
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Whatever your braking system, allow greater
following distance on any slippery road.
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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