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khaxnguyen
01-19-2008, 10:13 AM
Well this might be helpful to most Georgians because it rarely snow here. And today it's most likely going to be a miniature snow storm. If anyone have any tips to travel safely in the snow...? reps will come..

Whiteboy™
01-19-2008, 10:13 AM
don't be a jack ass.

khaxnguyen
01-19-2008, 10:15 AM
^ heh heh.. lol i mean yeahhhh... i wonder if people can hydro/snowdroplane?? lol

and...

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Whiteboy™ again.

quickdodge®
01-19-2008, 10:16 AM
If your rear wheels start to skid:

* Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want the front wheels to go. If your rear wheels are sliding left, steer left. If they're sliding right, steer right.
* If your rear wheels start sliding the other way as you recover, ease the steering wheel toward that side. You might have to steer left and right a few times to get your vehicle completely under control.
* If your car has an anti-lock braking system (ABS), keep your foot on the pedal. If not, pump the pedal gently, pumping more rapidly as your car slows down. Braking hard with non-anti-lock brakes will make the skid worse.

If your front wheels skid:

* Take your foot off the gas and shift to neutral, but don't try to steer immediately.
* As the wheels skid sideways, they will slow the vehicle and traction will return. As it does, steer in the direction you want to go. Then put the transmission in "drive" or release the clutch, and accelerate gently.

To avoid skids, brake carefully and gently on snow or ice. "Squeeze" your brakes in slow, steady strokes. Allow the wheels to keep rolling. If they start to lock up, ease off the brake pedal. As you slow down, you may also want to shift into a lower gear.
When sleet, freezing rain or snow start to fall, remember that bridges, ramps, and overpasses are likely to freeze first. Also be aware that slippery spots may still remain after road crews have cleared the highways.

Later, QD.

khaxnguyen
01-19-2008, 10:16 AM
^ superb!!!! but then again

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to quickdodge® again.

wow i give out tooo much rep lol