The most dangerous time for driving in winter is night and morning, at this time it is difficult to see the condition of the road and give a correct assessment of the situation. And the morning rush, on top of that, forces the driver to exceed the speed limit.
When the driver gets on the road with ice and the car starts skidding, the speed should be reduced by shifting to lower gears, especially if the car does not have an anti-lock braking system. And in this case, the steering wheel should be twisted in the direction of the skid.
During the movement in a column, it is necessary to maintain a distance twice as large as in dry weather. It is necessary to take into account the length of the braking distance and not to press the brake pedal sharply, this is what most often puts the car into a skid state, which entails a loss of control over the vehicle and subsequently an accident.
Experienced drivers who are accustomed to driving long distances are advised to put a bag of sand in the trunk. Firstly, it gives the car stability and distributes the load on the axles. Secondly, in case of ice, sand will always come in handy.
Particularly dangerous sections of the road are places of constant movement and stops of public transport, which, with its heavy weight, rolls the road to ice and creates "ruts" under it, falling into which the driver can instantly lose control. In winter, when driving through such places, you should reduce the speed and increase the distance of movement both in front and on the sides of the vehicle.
Winter brings with it shorter daylight hours, and drivers have to use headlights more often. Do not forget that it is as important for the driver to see the road and passing vehicles as it is to be clearly visible on the road. Therefore, the lens and side lights should always be kept clean. At night, especially in poor visibility, it is the side lights that will tell the participant in the movement the dimensions of the oncoming traffic.
Respect for all road users is an integral part of road traffic. When an oncoming car appears, the position of the headlights should be changed from high beam to low beam, so as not to blind the driver and not provoke an accident. This is especially true in the autumn-winter period, when a wet road from rain and snow not only carries the threat of skidding, but also becomes an ideal reflector for any light that blinds all road users.
Also, as additional safety, you can sign up for special courses to improve driving in the winter.
