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Be aware of black ice
Black ice gets its name from its veritable
invisibility. It is so thin and hard to spot, it
just looks like the black asphalt of the road.
Black ice tends to form in areas that have
had snow or ice melt, which then refreezes
at night when temperatures drop. Be extra
cautious on turns and on highway exit and
entrance ramps, where black ice frequently
forms.
Steer your car
into the skid
Remain calm and do not panic and jam on
the brakes ifyourcarstartstoskid. Slamming
on the brakes will only exacerbate the skid.
Rather, take your foot off the accelerator,
allowing the car to naturally slow down as
you turn your wheels into the direction the
car is skidding. This should help right the car
and get you back on track.
Invest in snow tires.
Those who live in especia I ly snowy climates
and do a lot of driving would be wise to
purchase snow tires. Snow tires, also called
winter tires, have special tread patterns that
offer better traction in snow and ice. They
also are madefromsofter rubber compounds
than regular tires that retain their flexibility
in cold weather, allowing the tire to conform
to the surface of the road. Although many
vehicles come with technology to prevent
accidents, they cannot do their jobs if tires
are not maintaining their grip on the road.
All -season tires are not a replacement for
snow tires. All -season tires are designed to
work in all sorts of conditions, from rainy
weather to dry roads. Therefore, it is better
to invest in a set of snow tires that will offer
you better protection. When putting snow
tires on a car or truck, be sure to do so on
all the wheels -- not just the driving wheels.
Otherwise you may still risk spin outs or
uneven gripping of the road.
It is not a good idea to keep snow tires
on all year. Because they are softer, snow
tires tend to be more noisy and can wear
out faster in warmer weather. Therefore,
switch out the tires at the beginning of the
snowy season and then before the spring
arrives anew.
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