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tarakia
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From experience the best thing to do if it is that bad is not to drive. Drive very carefully and slowly. Dont break sharply that will make you skid if you do skid release the brakes and try to access the road ahead if you see there are traffic light slow down in plenty of time. first take your foot off accelerator and slow down gradually that way you stay in control. Do use gears this help but suddenly changing gear is bad lets say from 5th to 4th because even the you have used the engine as a break and you can slide just as easily that way. Just be over causious and you will be fine. Also remember your stopping distance can increase by 10 times that of a dry road so if you usually break 10 metres away from lights you need to be thinking of stopping 100 metres away. Finally to give you more confidence think about maybe doing a skid pan course these are really useful and loads of fun. |
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Sunshine
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I live in NE Ohio,USA.Since October,I have driven in snow every day.We have 3 feet on the ground right now.Between the snow plows and rock salt,we do ok;-) |
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taxed till i die,
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Driven in snow loads of times, I enjoy it. |
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dr_layne
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Two most important factors for dirving in the snow:
SNOW TIRES. The better the tires, the better the traction.
DRIVER: Driver experience is important. Take it slow and steady. No sudden starts and stops. Slow down by letting off the gas way ahead of time. |
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j2frw
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slow down as gently as possible, try not to use the brakes if you can help it. Use the gears to slow down |
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kb
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yea
i live in wisconsin
its easy.. |
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shania3949
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yep drove right through it had a ball |
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Peter L
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I now live where it snows; moved from California to Kansas in '02. As far as advice, all I can say is drive carefully. You have to realize that stopping takes longer, you have to be more careful when/where to change lanes and have tires with plenty of traction. |
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husker_dee
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I drive in it all the time in the winter. You just drive slower and start stopping sooner. Then you have to watch for all of the idiots that don't.
There are wrecks here almost every day when there is ice and snow on the roads and I live in a town with 4800 people in it. |
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johndeeredude789
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Brake hard, turn sharp, accelerate fast and go like hell if you want to have a little fun. Other wise do the opposite above |
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Joanne
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i dont find it a problem driving in snow, (i drive for a living, and often drive to ski resorts). keep in a low gear and if you have to use your brakes, do it VERY gently. try again, it gets easier with practice. |
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stardust
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take your time, make sure you leave plenty of space between cars .slow down gently if you can use yours gears to slow down rather than using your brakes and if you get into a skid drop to the lowest gear you have rather than applying your brakes and steer into it,
Imagine how carefully you would walk down a steep icy hill and apply the same thinking. Always use the accelerator, brake and steering wheel very gently.
if in doubt dont go out :) |
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mlb
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I never thought much about it. I live where we have snow and drive in it every winter. You will slide driving in snow everybody does, its how you manage to get out of it. |
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sgoldperson
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Yeah I do it a lot. Be glad you don't live around here. I admit the first time it throws you off a little. First off what type of tires are you using, that could be the problem. Anyway my view is all you can do is drive on it and get used to it. |
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Mad Manda xxx
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Yes .. we don`t get too much in Birmingham but it scares me when the car starts sliding ..I slow right down and watch out for the other muppets on the road who drive without care ... |
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Trust me I'm a Doctor ♥
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It takes a bit of getting used to, I remember driving to work about 20 years ago, I had a mini. It took me an hour to drive 9 miles, slipping and sliding, the number plate got pushed under the bumper from the snow, about 4 inches deep I guess?
When I finally got to work they sent everyone home because the boiler had packed up and the old place (hospital) was freezing. So I drove an hour back home and went back to bed.
I've got a 4 wheel drive so its a bit easier now but you still have to be very careful, keep in a low gear and don't go out unless you absolutely have to. |
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harry-balsacs
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driving in snow is just like driving in summer but at a much lower speed. I take my time to get where I'm going, allow mysef lots of time. Always leave yourself a lot of room around you in case you need to slow down or change lane. apply brake very gently(never a sudden slam or hard braking) when slowing down. |
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Rapid Fire
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I have been Winter driving for over 40 years and have never had an at fault accident. On a slippery surface your car is going to slide a bit no matter what you do. You just have to be prepared for it and drive a lot slower.
I have never used tire chains and it was only last year that I started installing snow tires on all 4 wheels. If you drive at a slow steady pace and keep your self clear of other vehicles you should have no problems. |
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oldschooldude
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I would recommend tire chains until you get used to it.I grew up in Indiana and I been drivin in snow for 20 years.It doesnt hurt to go to a big EMPTY parking lot and just play around a little to see how your vehicle handles and get used to that "sliding" sensation...Then you can sort of know whats coming if it happens out on the road.Most of all NEVER drive any faster than what you feel comfortable with,even if you are in a hurry or the guy behind you is honking or whatever...its YOUR life,not his. |
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Steve Uk
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Yes Lyns and I dont like it...You lose the edge of the roads and cant judge exactly where you are all the time..
Not for me too often unless its just down to the shops.
Keep your speed down as low as its safe to.. |
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Saucy
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Yes I did today. I was coming out of a side road into the main road and as the road isn't used much, it was thick with snow. I put on the breaks and went straight into the main road. It's just as well the main road was empty at the time. Then I slid again trying to park my car. My car shall stay outside my house until it stops snowing. Use the buss! |
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♥ нαρρу вυввℓє ♥
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I've driven in the snow lots of times,still scares me a little when i hit the ice but if you steer against it, you'll be ok.I do try and avoid driving in the snow though,i only go out if i really need to. |
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__connor__
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i can remember going to france and driving the car up a steap mountain
when we were half way up people started sliding backwards and nearly hit us
it was nearly impossible to stop because slamming the breaks on and lifting the hand brake would either make you slip even more or the person in front would go into you
you had to reverse to get your wheels to feel the grip again and then try to slowly pull over to put the snow chains on |
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eastwoodelvis
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Yes but its dangerous without tyre chains... |
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rose
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no because i don't have license to drive a car |
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