Driving Tips - Mahindra THAR 2009 Owner's Manual

Driving Tips

Mahindra THAR
Driving in Wet Weather / Snowy Conditions
Wet weather or snow can be dangerous for driving. The
following tips tell you how to avoid accidents in such
conditions :
Drive slowly : Low driving speed increases the surface
of tyre tread in contact with the road and provides better
traction.
Maintain safe distances from other vehicles : Wet weather
results in longer stopping (about four times that of
normal stopping distance). So, it make sense to keep a
good distance from other vehicles, people and objects
on you path.
Maintain tyres : Tyres do not provide adequate traction
once the tread wears below two thirds of the tread depth.
Check tyres regularly and replace them atappropriate
intervals.. Maintain the recommended tyre pressure in the
tyres at all times.
While braking, accelerating or turning, avoid jerky and
abrupt movements
Apply smooth, even pressure on all controls. Abrupt steering
wheel movements or sudden, hard application of brakes can
cause loss of control.
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