How do you handle driving on snowy and icy roads?

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Slow and Safe Just a little background - I delivered pizzas in Colorado for years while in college, so I've got lots of experience on snowy and icy roads. The first rule is to stay away from other cars as best you can. If you lose control a little, but have been carefull to keep a good, safe distance between you and anybody else, you get away with a slide here or there.

The second rule is to make small, slow adjustments. Remember that your tires don't stick to the snow/ice the way they do to pavement, so turning, slowing or speeding up all take longer, and have the risk of losing grip. Pretend a kitten is sleeping on the car seat next to you - every move should be so subtle that she doesn't wake up.

Third, drive 10-15 mph slower than normal. This was a tough one for me, as I was on the clock delivering pizzas. But I figured I wasn't in so much of a hurry that I was better off in a car accident than a few minutes late.

Allow plenty of time to get there, and be late if you have to. Fourth, get good snow tires. If you've got the money, good tires really do help.It will make it easier to do all the steps listed above.

I've driven on sheer ice with bald tires, so I know the steps work, but I'd have loved to have brand new snow tires at the time. Fifth - allow for mistakes. You'll slip up and slide into an intersection at a red light - so will other drivers.

Drive slowly and carefully enough that you are ready if the other guy loses control. Sooner or later everybody slides into a curb or has a fender-bender. If you are driving slow and safe, the damage should be minor.

Do the paperwork for the insurance and get the car fixed. Don't blame yourself for the weather. Now if you are driving in deep snow, you can get stuck.

Happens to everyone - nothing to do about it but dig and push back out. It can be a big help to have a couple of 50 pound sand bags in the trunk. The extra weight will make it less likely you get stuck, and if you do, you can pour some of the sand around your tires for better traction.

Even without sand, you can take the floormats from inside the car, place them in front of your tires using them for traction, then drive until you aren't stuck. (Don't forget to go back and get the floor mats.) Finally, practice. At the next 'new snow', drive to a great big empty parking lot.

Drive fast and stop hard. Turn too sharp. Do some donuts (spinning in circles on purpose).

This teaches your brain that a skid or slide ain't so bad, and makes it easier to handle minor problems while on the road. I handled the recent Denver blizzard in a Saturn sedan, driving around 4x4's that got stuck, so experience and practice really does count more than having the right vehicle. I hope that helps?

- ProtonAgonist Oh yeah - keep a cell phone with you while driving in bad weather. You can always call for help. Get AAA car service if nothing else; it's cheap, compariteivly.

Use common sense First, if it is really bad, stay home. If you must drive, there are two real scary things that you have to watch out for: 1. Black ice 2.

The other drivers Black ice is invisible slick spots that can crop up anywhere. The best defense is to assume that the road ahead of you is icy and slick, regardless of what your eyes tell you. Keep in mind that stopping distances increase dramatically, and steering will be a problem.

Learn to brake and steer in a skid - the technique is different depending on whether or not you have anti-lock brakes. One way to understand your car's handling in ice is to find an empty parking lot and practice stopping and steering when it is very icy. Pump your brakes if you have conventional breaking, step hard (and ignore the noise) if you have anti-lock.

Steer into the skid to regain control. More dangerous is the other drivers who don't ask themselves the question that you just asked. Give them plenty of room, keep your lights on, and don't be in a hurry to get where you're going.

If you get stuck in deep snow, try rocking the car back and forth. Carry a snow shovel for the really bad blizzards. If people need to push you out of a snow bank, tell them to be very careful.

You don't want them slipping and falling when you finally get loose. If you have 4WD, its great to help you get started, but don't get cocky about handling in the slick ice. Sources: Experience (both good and bad!) .

I take public transportation instead :-D I take the easy way out and avoid driving whenever possible if it’s icy - instead, I take public transportation (subway or bus. ) It’s usually cheaper and not a lot slower. If you do plan on driving in the winter, here are a few sites with tips: cartalk.com/content/features/WinterDriving/ syracuse.com/weather/snow/stories/drivin... dot.ca.gov/hq/roadinfo/wntrdriv.htm dot.wisconsin.gov/safety/motorist/winter... weather.com/activities/driving/drivingsa... 55392056734's Recommendations Subwayland: Adventures in the World Beneath New York Amazon List Price: $13.95 Used from: $3.95 Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (based on 9 reviews) The Great Society Subway: A story of the Washington Metro (Creating the North American Landscape) Amazon List Price: $30.00 Used from: $18.67 Average Customer Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (based on 4 reviews) Tips offered for winter driving.(Weather): An article from: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) Amazon List Price: $5.95 Steering on wintry roads.(input output) : An article from: Mechanical Engineering-CIME Amazon List Price: $5.95 Practice caution when driving this winter.(Transportation): An article from: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) Amazon List Price: $5.95 .

Tips for icy roads. When it snows, you have to adjust to it:1. Only drive when necessary.

If you can walk, do it.2. Drive slower than usual. Speed limit, maximum.

I try to go a few miles below the limit.3. Use your windshield wipers, so you can see the road.4. Keep a safe distance back from the car in front of you.5.

Pay closer attention to detail. Don't get distracted, talk on your cell phone, etc. Sources: my opinion .

First, slow down drive well within your capacity. If the car starts to slip/skid, steer 'into' the skid, that is back towards where you were in the first place. If doing a lot of driving in such contitions, think to changing to winter tyres - deeper, wider furrows in the treads.

Don't go out unless you have to. Go slowly. Sources: personal experience .

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