Winter is a season full of roadside emergencies. On winter roads, the motorist is waiting not only for snow drifts, ruts and ice, but also the highway, turned into virgin snow. To overcome any obstacles and feel confident on the road, you need to take into account some of the nuances of driving.
Instructions
Step 1
In winter, start driving the car only after the glass stops fogging up, is completely cleared of ice and snow, and a full view is provided. In case of ice, drive off at a low crankshaft speed in second gear, accelerating smoothly. Shift gears quickly, engage the clutch without jerking.
Step 2
If the snow not cleared from the road in time has turned into a compacted rolled strip, and the air temperature has risen to 0 degrees, the movement becomes unsafe. Driving on rolled snow, you can drive along the edge with the wheels of one side to improve traction. However, it should be remembered that at high speed the car can be instantly turned around and "pulled" into a ditch. A similar situation may arise when drivers, while driving away, are forced to move with their right side onto a shoulder hidden under the snow. In such cases, it is better to stop completely at the edge of the carriageway, rather than overcome the drifts at full speed.
Step 3
While in an icy track, move strictly along its axis. Before leaving it, reduce the speed to a minimum, because at a large turn at high speed the car can turn across the road or into a ditch.
Step 4
Be especially careful when driving on sections near pedestrian crossings, intersections, public transport stops. Due to the braking in these places of a large number of cars, the road rolls up, turning into a polished crust of ice. Therefore, when approaching such areas, start slowing down in advance so that you can brake in time.
Step 5
Before driving on snow-covered virgin soil, weigh the capabilities of the car, your abilities and the complexity of the route. Drive carefully as rocks, bumps and other obstacles can be hidden under the snow. Choose elevated locations for driving where the snow cover is usually thinner. Cross hiking trails with heavily compacted snow at right angles.
Step 6
Overcome drifts and drifts on virgin snow with acceleration. In case of slipping and stopping of the car, back up a little strictly along the track and try again to overcome the obstacle. There must be a shovel in the car, with which you can always free it from the snow captivity.
