sooner than you would on
dry
pavement. See
“Anti-Lock”
in
the Index.
Allow greater following distance on any slippery
e
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.
road.
If’
You’re
Caught
in
a
Blizzard
Your
anti-lock brakes improve
your
ability to make a
hard stop
on
a
slippery road. Even though you have the
anti-lock braking system, you’ll want to begin stopping
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: Turn on your hazard flashers. Tie a red
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