How to brake in winter the right way: main tips

In winter, drivers should be especially careful on the road. Sudden braking, especially when skidding, can only aggravate the situation.

First of all, you should keep a safe distance because in winter the stopping distance increases significantly. Read about the main tips that should not be forgotten in the cold season in the OBOZREVATEL article.

Braking distance

Safe distance and proper speed are the key to safe driving.

When there is precipitation, and especially when there is ice, the braking distance of a car increases several times. Even if you're in a hurry, don't try to overtake everyone. This creates a danger not only for you but also for pedestrians and other drivers. Drive at the speed limit and do not violate traffic rules.

Safety tips

Be sure to have the brake system checked regularly. Contact a service center if you have any doubts about the reliability of the brakes.

The worst thing you can do on the road in icy conditions is to press on the brakes too hard. Therefore, it is better to prevent an emergency by following the traffic rules.

If you apply the brakes abruptly on a slippery road, the car will become uncontrollable, sliding.

The anti-lock braking system, which is installed on most cars, is designed to prevent the wheels from coming to a complete stop.

To brake properly in hazardous weather conditions, experts advise taking your foot off the gas pedal and downshifting.

Slippery road

If the car window suddenly fogs up, the driver should be careful. This indicates that the air temperature outside the window has dropped sharply and the road, in case of previously wet weather, has become slippery.

You can find out about the danger by checking the traction of the wheels. Step on the brake pedal sharply, making sure that this does not create an emergency. If you notice that the traction wheels are slipping, it means that the process of icing has begun.

If an emergency occurs

Turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid. As already mentioned, sudden braking will aggravate the situation. In rear-wheel drive cars, reduce the engine speed. In front-wheel-drive cars, on the contrary, it is recommended to increase the speed. The traction on the wheels will help save the car if a skid occurs.

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