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Remember, unless you have anti-lock, if you brake so
hard that your wheels stop rolling, you'll just slide.
Brake so your wheels always keep rolling and you can
still steer.
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Whatever your braking system, allow greater
following distance on any slippery road.
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Watch for slippery spots. The road might be fine
until you hit a spot that's covered with ice. On an
otherwise clear road, ice patches may appear in
shaded areas where the sun can't reach: around
clumps
of
trees, behind buildings or under bridges.
Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may
remain icy when
the
surrounding roads
are
clear. If
you see a patch of ice ahead of you, brake before you
are on it. Try not to brake while you're actually on
the ice, and avoid sudden steering maneuvers.
If You're Caught in a Blizzard
If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a
serious
situation. You
should probably stay with your
vehicle
unless
you know for
sure
that you are near
help
and you can hike
b o u g h
t h e
mow. Here are some
things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your
passengers safe:
Ttim on your hazaid flashers.
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