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Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction. On these surfaces,
it's very easy to lase control. On wet ice, for example, the traction is so poor
that you will have difficulty accelerating. And if you do get moving, poor
steering and difficult braking can cause you to slide out
of control.
Driving In Water
Light rain causes no special off-road driving problems. But heavy rain can
mean flash flooding, and flood waters demand extreme caution.
Find out haw deep the water
is before you drive through it. If it's deep
enough to cover your wheel hubs, axles, or exhaust pipe, don't
try it
-
you
probably won't get through. Also, water that deep can damage your axle and
other vehicle parts.
I f the water isn't too deep, then drive through it slowly. At fast speeds, water
splashes on your ignition system and your vehicle can stall. Stalling can also
occur if you get your tailpipe under water. And, as long as your tailpipe is
under water, you'll never be able to start your engine. When you go through
water, remember
that
when vour brakes get wet, it mav take you longer to
stop.
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