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pedal as soon as you feel the vehicle
start
to slide. Quickly steer the way you
want the vehicle to go. If you start
steering quickly enough, your vehicle
will straighten out. As it does, straighten
the front wheels.
Of course, traction is reduced when
water, snow, ice, gravel, or other
material is
on
the road. For safety,
you'll want to slow down and adjust
your driving to these conditions. It is
important to slow down
on
slippery
surfaces because stopping distance
will
be longer and vehicle control more
limited.
While driving on a surface with reduced
traction, try 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
may
not realize the surface
is
slippery 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: the rear wheel anti-lock
braking system (RWAL) helps avoid
only a rear braking skid. In a braking
skid (where the front wheels are no
longer rolling), release enough pressure
on the brakes to get the front wheels
rolling again. This restores steering
control. Push the brake pedal down
steadily when you have to stop
suddenly. As long as the front wheels
are rolling, you will have steering
control. Steer the
way
you want to go.
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