Great additions!
Comment on YSK Tips for a Winter Storm
Tantheiel@lemmy.world 1 day ago
Something I picked up when driving in Wisconsin is if you are driving and need to change lanes take your foot off the acceleration pedal if there is a layer of Snow/slush/ice between the lanes. If the tires slip your not adding power to the wheels. Also take your time and slowly drift into the lane. It’s not a race.
A tip someone gave me if you can’t see the lane markers well is to slowly move towards the rumble strip. This can help you know where the edge of the road is.
I suggest you keep a reflective jacket or vest in the car just so you can be seen IF you need to get out of the car if you get stuck or putting on chains.
cymbal_king@lemmy.world 21 hours ago
Tantheiel@lemmy.world 19 hours ago
Something else I would do I find a large open parking lot and intentionally drive in a way to make my car lose traction. This way I could practice my over steer, counter steer. Sure it was fun to play in the snow but I wanted to make sure I had a controlled setting to do this. Just be careful of light poles and other obstacles.
MrTolkinghoen@lemmy.zip 15 hours ago
And curbs
propofool@lemmy.world 13 hours ago
I’ll add being mindful it can take about 3x longer to brake. And with that, leave a gap whenever you do stop behind another vehicle. You never know when the person behind you might brake too late; having the gap gives you wiggle room to move forward or switch lanes.