Tips for Driving in Icy Road Conditions
When you tell someone that you were in a car accident, what is the first question that they usually ask after “Are you OK?” My guess is, “How fast were you going?” The fact is accidents can happen at any speed.
Of course the faster you are going at impact the greater the amount of damage to the vehicles involved, the higher the risk of injury and fatality. Make no mistake, slow moving cars that are involved in accidents can cause damage and injuries also
In fact, in the case of icy road conditions, slow moving cars will increase speed when you apply your brakes to avoid an accident. You will become powerless to control your vehicle to avoid crashing into other cars, buildings, telephone poles and even pedestrians. The best way to avoid an accident while driving in icy conditions is by applying pressure on and off the brakes while steering the car away from possible collisions.
The best way to avoid an accident during icy road conditions is to not drive at all. Unfortunately, most of us do not have that luxury. The next best thing you can do is use snow chains which will give you more traction and control of your vehicle. The last thing you can do to stay safe while driving in these conditions is to keep extra distance between you and the car in front of you giving you more time to react to anything that happens out of the ordinary.
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