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.
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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.
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