In winter, on a slippery road, any careless action can lead to a skid, and sometimes even a U-turn of the car. Rear-wheel drive cars are more dangerous in this respect, but this situation can also occur on a car with a leading front axle.
Instructions
Step 1
Remember the situations in which skidding may occur. Firstly, it is a sharp turn, so you should not try to enter it at speed. Also, a number of irregularities on the road can serve as a reason for a skid. Rut can also be dangerous, so try not to get into it. Skidding can occur when driving downhill, on a descent.
Step 2
First of all, learn to feel a skid. You can feel the turn of the car with your back. Many inexperienced drivers choose the wrong driving position, trying to move as close to the windshield as possible, and there is a long distance behind the back to the seat. Experienced drivers, on the other hand, like to drive the car in a reclining position, sometimes holding the steering wheel with one hand. Remember - all this is not safe, and an incorrect driving position can lead to sad consequences. Therefore, adjust your driver's seat in such a way that it is comfortable for you, you are in a strictly seated position and your back is tight against the seat.
Step 3
As soon as you feel that the car turns sideways and begins to slide, that is, it starts to skid, in no case try to brake sharply. This can lead to spinning and drifting to the side of the road or oncoming lane. On the contrary, smoothly, not with sudden movements, press the gas pedal. Do not try to drown it into the floor, otherwise your skid will become rhythmic, that is, from side to side.
Step 4
When skidding on the front drive, it is necessary to turn the steering wheel in the direction opposite to the skid, while supplying gas. As soon as you feel that the car is turning in the opposite direction, release the gas pedal and put the steering wheel straight. After these manipulations, you can stop to take a breath and calm down. When you start driving again, step on the gas slowly and remember the rules of behavior on the winter road.
