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Driving safely in hazardous weather
Monday 2nd February 2009, 2:35PM GMT.
4. Driving on slippery roads
Take it slow and allow extra time for the journey, even if it is the usual work or school run. Other traffic on the road will be driving slower.
Keep well back from the vehicle in front. When roads are slippery, it will take ten times longer to stop so drivers need to look a long way ahead and plan to move lanes as necessary
Use low gears to help keep traction, especially on hills, and use gears to restrain speed on downhill sections to avoid the need to brake.
Stay focused, look further ahead than usual and allow for the extra time needed to stop by increasing the gap ahead – stopping distances will increase in frosty or wet weather.
Stay in the highest gear possible where the road surface is likely to be slippery, to minimise the risk of wheel spin. Consider setting off in second gear, releasing the clutch and accelerating very gently.
Keep control of your car: If the vehicles front end begins to lose grip, a front wheel skid will begin. Reduce acceleration, consider disengaging the clutch and steer smoothly. If the vehicle goes into a rear wheel skid, lift off the accelerator, consider de-clutching and steer into the skid.
For more tips on driving safely visit www.iam.org.uk
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