Driving on Ice
Tips to Help You Drive Safely
1. Drive well below the speed limit. Observing the speed limit isn't even an option if you suspect the roads are turning icy. Slow down. If you do slide, at least you can slide off the road more gently and if you must come to a stop you have a better chance of stopping.
2. Allow a much greater stopping distance between you and the car ahead of you. Normal stopping time is 8-10 seconds. When driving on ice you may need three times as long to bring your car to a stop.
3. Watch the car in front of you. If they hit ice and slide you may be able to avoid it or at least slow down before reaching the icy patch.
4. Slow down to turn and avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration. Sudden breaking or speeding up on ice will result in sliding and could cause a serious accident.
5. Check your tires before driving on ice. If your tires are in good condition you will have better traction and less danger of sliding when driving on ice. Bald tires have less traction and will make driving on ice more risky.
6. If you have a rear wheel drive vehicle, add sand bags or bags of kitty litter or bags of salt to your trunk or pick up bed. More weight over the rear wheels will allow for a little more traction.
7. Be extra careful on bridges and highway overpasses when driving on ice. These freeze more easily and may be icy even when the regular roadway is not.
8. Turn your lights on even during the daylight hours to increase your ability to see and be more visible to oncoming cars.
9. Don't use cruise control when driving on ice. Be ready to slow down or stop and stay alert.
10. Don't put too much faith in a four wheel drive vehicle. Any vehicle can slide and being overly confident may result in an accident when driving on ice.
Driving on ice is an unfortunate necessity at times. Being careful can make all the difference between a slow but safe trip and an accident.
Published by Teresa Hoyt
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- Drive well below the speed limit.
- Allow a much greater stopping distance between you and the car ahead of you.
- Don't put too much faith in a four wheel drive vehicle.
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