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If
you do not have traction control, or
if the system is
off, then an acceleration skid is also best handled by
easing your foot
off
the accelerator pedal.
If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the
acceierator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the
vehicle
to.go.
If you start steering quickly enough, your
vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready
for a
second skid if it occurs.
Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice,
gravel or other material is on the road. For safety, you'll
want to slow dowi and'adjust your driving to these
conditions. It is important to slow down on slippay
surfaces because stopping distmce
will
be longer and
vehicle control more limited.
While driving on a surface with reduced traction,
t r y
your best to. avoid sudden steering, acceleration or
braking; (including engine braking by shifting to a lower
gear). Any-sudden changes could cause the tires to slide.
You m y not realize the surface is slippqy until your
vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning
clues
--
such as enough water, ice or packed snow on
the road to make a ''mirrored surface"
--
and slow
down when you have any doubt.
Remember: Any~anti-lock brake system
( A B S )
helps
avoid only the braking skid.
Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One
reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired
--
by
alcohol or drugs,
with
night vision problems, or by fatigue.
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