Every Russian winter is a real test for motorists. Great temperatures, icy rains, ice, fog and blizzard ... The situation and the condition of the most expensive snowpsnows do not always work quickly, and some streets remain under the snow. So how do we avoid accidents in such difficult conditions? Gholed in front, rear and full actuator. Contravariance Arrival
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Experts, which include well-known drivers and instructors, are confident that it is possible to protect themselves and other road users from unforeseen accidents, if you follow a few simple rules of safety.
Of course, the driving car must be absolutely right, especially the correct work of electronic systems of active safety.
So, one of the main problems faced by drivers in the winter is the skid that can be caused by a sharp slowdown or sharp acceleration, leisurely steering and many others. The main thing is to control the car and return it to the right trajectory.
Experts distinguish between oversteer and understeer and understeer
There are two types of skidding: oversteer, when the rear wheels lose traction, and the car takes a turn to a smaller radius than the steering. The second is understeer when the car passes through a larger radius than the steering.
It is possible to control the vehicle in conditions of oversteer by steering and pedal gas.
- In the case of a front-wheel-drive vehicle, the driver must gently rotate the rudder to the back of the driveway, thereby aligning it with the trajectory. In no case shall the clutch of the clutch or the fuel feed be reduced. Moreover, the pedal of the gas should be used a little more, then the leading front wheels literally "pull out" the vehicle from the skid.
- If the rear-wheel-drive vehicle is overrun, it should be operated as in the case of an overdrive vehicle, but it is necessary to reduce the fuel supply very smoothly and adjust the directional movement of the rudder.
It should be noted that all of the above-theoretical knowledge, which can only partly help in the emergency situation.
Special driving in winter
The most common situation is that when a car is moving from a place to the ice, the car can "hang", which puts the vehicles at risk of being parked nearby. Slowly, the pedal must be pushed-gently, and in the case of an ice-crust-powdery-powdery-powdery-powdery-powdery-powdery-powdery-ice-crust, you should try to touch the high gear.
The next stage of motion is a set of speeds. It should be remembered that under conditions of slippery road the optimum speed of traffic is not the most allowed. In order to choose the optimum speed, you can try out the public road at a safe site, try emergency braking, and estimate how much the stopping distance has increased. Based on the information received, it is possible to draw conclusions as to the speed at which safe traffic is possible in specific road conditions.
On the road to the ice, remember the increase in the stopping distance!
The next thing to remember is the distance and the interval between the leading car. On the road with dense traffic, it is necessary to remember the increase of the stopping distance and to move on such a distance so that there is no room for manoeuvre in case of unforeseen circumstances.
In case of emergency braking on a vehicle with ABS, it is by no means possible to remove the foot from the brake pedal. It is necessary to increase the force of the press, without snarl and sharp force, to the maximum (even with back to the seat back). In order to increase efficiency, it is possible to braking the engine by means of a shift from increased to reduced gear. The foot of the brake should be removed only if, despite the presence of ABS, oversteer has begun.
There are several simple road safety rules to be observed when running in ice: without sudden braking and acceleration, and without abrupt rudder speeds. In order to be fully confident, the experts recommend an extreme driving course.
