Winter Driving Tips on Braking

Dont let winter take you by surprise.

The change of seasons is becoming more and more unpredictable, and winter can seem to arrive overnight. If you're prepared, you can reduce the stress associated with the change, and confidently meet the challenges associated with winter driving conditions.

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[MYKEGREGORY]

they should LEGALLY make people watch this before snowfalls.

i'm in the UK and you will not belive the amount of idiots on the road and the amount of crashes. even in an inch of snow people somehow fail to drive over 15 miles an hour!

[nangan84]

very informative...thanks for posting!

[Fleuristic]

@baronvonhypnosis @4spdk Pull the fuse for the ABS = no ABS.

[medic119354]

DUE NOTE THAT IN AMERICA THE SPEED DIFFERENCE WHEN THEY TALK ABOUT SPEED WAS 30kph=18.64MPH TO 40kph=24.855MPH thats only about 6mph difference! SLOW DOWN EVERYONE DRIVE SAFE

[ThePurpleMenace]

great video; I live in the Columbia Basin in Washington state, but grew up in southern Oregon (near the Cascades) and learned to drive in heavy snow. But it seems like everyone else here in the Tri-Cities does the polar (pun intended) opposite of the techniques in this video! Slamming on gas and brakes at stop signs and intersections, steering sharply, trying to maintain 70+ mph on highways with multiple traffic lights (when posted is 55mph in most areas)...fml

[baronvonhypnosis]

@polypolyman That's true. I drive ford vans. Often the abs is fine. once in a great while it might as well not even have brakes.

[baronvonhypnosis]

@4spdk If you can turn ABS off, legally, I want it. HATE IT SO MUCH! If you've ever had misbehave significantly, you'll know what I mean.

[tlv156]

Lastly, if you feel your car starting to slide, straighten your wheels and let off on gas and brakes until it corrects itself. If you have to correct steering do so very slowly and lightly and be ready to counter steer if your back end starts breaking loose. The smother, slower you do it, the better chances you have. If you can though, wait until you feel your car regain control. Be safe, take your time, drive slow, and monitor others is the best advice. From Buffalo, NY, I know snow.

[tlv156]

I'd also note this thing i've learned. I'd rank road conditions from bad to worse on: Snow allows for most traction generally, Ice worst traction, and slush I think is the most dangerous when piled up. Slush when it hits your wheels can cause your car to get pulled around and put you in a spin. Ice is VERY bad, but I think slush is the worst because people think they can drive on it faster than they should. Hit a big patch going to fast and you can find yourself pulled to head on collisions

[tlv156]

It's also important to understand differences between acceleration on front vs rear vs awd. Can't tell you how many people that live in Pittsburgh don't understand. My advice to anyone, is to go into a big parking lot, get permission from the owner, and put your car in spins and see how your car reacts when weather is bad.  Especially for new drivers. My drivers ed teacher advised this but failed to tell us we should get permission. The police payed me a visit, but i learned a lot in 5 mins.

[4spdk]

I don't get it!! You can turn off the Abs on this Passat??

[pyrononpedo]

thats why its important to use the treshold braking, this consist of braking firmly(jump on both pedals lol) without locking the wheels. lol 2:25 lol