There've been times—usually when we're halfway through relocating a snowbank with our hands—that we've declared that we'd pay $500 for a snow shovel. The better solution is to throw one in your car before you
By doing this, anti-lock brakes keep your wheel braking while preventing it from freezing into an all-out lock. Although you may not necessarily be able to brake faster with these, you will be able to control steering better by maintaining traction in avoiding skids [source: FMCSA]. While ...
Avoid tree wells. The leaves and branches of a tree will prevent snowfall from building up around the base of the trunk. Which makes it seem like a safer place since it might be shallower than the snow around it. But this hollow space of loose snow can create a trap, where the snow ...
Apply the brakes gently and progressively to avoid skidding or losing control. If your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS), maintain steady pressure on the brake pedal, allowing the system to regulate the braking force. This cautious approach to braking helps prevent ...
She took me to a parking lot at the mall and I drove for like an hour and practiced stopping and what to do if the car skids. I did not drive by myself last winter but did drive with my Mom in the car with me. It's kind of scary but you have to go slow and be very caref...
Drive slowly and carefully to avoid skids, and maintain a mild pressure on your brake and gas. If you have to brake, do so in gentle pumps; if your car has anti-lock brakes, then you can brake normally. Make sure that you don't lock the wheels, which will throw your car into a ...