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this will be my first winter driving. we are expected to get about 6-8 inches of snow . im pretty nervous about driving. how can i calm myself down? i want to avoid an accident as much as possible.
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Slow down, and pay close attention to stopping distances.. It takes you much much farther to stop when the roads are icy. Don't drive into deep snow unless you are driving the snowplow. Slamming on your brakes on ice can be counterproductive, sometimes it's better to steer where you want to go,How long would it take to walk 3.13km at an average speed?
don't drive stay home and read a book by the fireDon't drive, if you don't have to. But if you do, take it easy, and be cautious, and go at a slow and comfortable pace.
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Drive slower than normal till you get the feel for it.Be cautious of drivers around you, you might not cause an accident but you could be part of one if you don't see it coming.Leave plenty of space between you and other vehicles for panic stops and such.Why do some people have nothing better to do than moan about 4x4s?
First of all, do not slam on the brakes, nor hit the accelerator fast. Slow down. Also, if your car starts to spin on ice, go with it. That will help you straighten the car, and get back on track.Are people who ride the bus more friendly than people who drive?
Speaking of track, you can get better traction, driving off the beaten path along the curb where there is still snow.
Try to relax and realize it is a learning experience. Just like when you first learned to drive, or anything else, it takes time and practice.
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Best wishes.
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SLOW down if you feel like you are driving to fast for the conditions YOU ARE! leave lots of space between you and the other cars.first car with a lot of mileage?
Drive very very slowly, be aware of your surroundings, other drivers, people or animals walking. Give yourself 5 times more space to stop. Slow down 4 or 5 times sooner for turns. try to let the car do its own work with stopping, dont slam on your brakes for any reason, you could slide and loose control faster that way. IF YOU CAN, go to a large empty parking lot or have somebody take you to one and practice there. Get a feeling for how the car will slide and how it acts as to how far you turn the wheel. Main things, keep slow, be aware, and keep your windows clear. ALSO if you having more snow than ice, get a feel for how to get going up hills and down hills if you can. The best thing you can do though is have an experienced driver take you to a large empty parking lot an teach ya. We're expecting around the same or a little more amount of snow here tonight also so I imagine there will be other new drivers around here tryin it out too... just be responsible an take it slow. dont get in a hurry for anything. If you practice somewhere safe where theres nobody or any other cars or buildings around you should be more calm when on the street. No sudden starts stops or turns. thats about the basics.Which state has the most traffic accidents per population?
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Otherwise know not to ever jam on your brakes pump them. This will lessen chance to slide.
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Don't follow cars close behind. Give them a little more extra space. Might not want to park on hills. And get youself a ice scraper.
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First off... TAKE IT SLOW! No matter what! If you see someone go flyin passed you, take it slow. If everyone else is moving faster than you...take it slow. Even if you ARE comfortable driving in the snow...take it slow. Fact is people get waaaaaay over confident and act stupid...they drive to fast for the conditions or to close! Keep distance between you and the next person, if you see your starting to slide..tap your breaks, don't hit them. If you see you sliding one way, turn your wheel the other way. Either way you need to take it slow, be alert and keep both hands on the wheel...also buckle up! Give yourself plenty of time to go somewhere, snow tires are a plus. But snow tires, 4 wheel drive, that stuff won't keep you from sliding, only you can. Keep a blanket, extra coat, gloves, etc in your car...it's helpful if you find yourself needing it. And don't panic...just go to an empty school lot or somewhere and practice. And know that you might be inexperienced, but even the MOST experienced drivers aren't experienced. They all do stupid things when drivin...like goin to fast, following to closely.Why is the Segway called a segway?
Today some idiot in a pick up (brand new lookin) was WAAAY to close to me 4wheel drive or not...doesn't protect you from accidents! You will still get into an accident! Well luckly he stopped in time before hitting me, but he got mad at me like it was my fault...*smirks* I wasn't the one followin to closely! Lol
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I grew up in New England, and have driven rear-wheel, front-wheel, and all-wheel drive cars through some pretty crappy winter weather.Should I get a new job, or get a new house?
Word one - practice. The first time it snows at all or gets icy, go to your nearest large empty parking lot and try different maneuvers far away from light poles or other obstructions. Get up to a slow speed like 15-20 mph, keep the wheels straight, and put on the brakes, easy. See what happens. Try it a little faster. Try slamming the brakes. See what happens when you turn your wheels a little. Check out what kind of traction your tires get when you accelerate.
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As you get more and more familiar with what your car does in the snow, try all the kind of maneuvers you can think of that you might run into (in a safe area). Get comfortable with your car in the snow.
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For extra points, if you live in New England or somewhere similar or worse, pack a little salt/sand mix in your trunk along with a sturdy small metal shovel, a blanket, and some snow boots.
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drive like you don't have any breaks, because you don'tuse the throttle to control speed. take off like there is an ege under the gas peddle. move slowly and drive several blocks ahead. stop lights and sign mean slow down and move with traffic.
be prepared to do a lot of slidding.have you drivin a boat it is a lot like that.
If you really have to drive here's some tips.
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*Clean off your entire car! Clear all windows and the roof too. If you leave snow on the roof it can fall down into your windshield and cause vision problems.
* Leave yourself plenty of time to get where your going...It's better to arrive too early rather than chancing running late and have to drive faster.
* Reduce you speed.Increase the distance between you and the car in front of you. Cars take much longer to stop in snowy ,icy weather.
*Do not allow other drivers to intmidate into driving faster than you feel comfortable.
*Keep you car in tip top shape ! Make sure you have good tires !
Basilcly , take your time, be extra careful and you should arrive alive !
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one helpful tip, check and see if your car has ABS. That is a braking system that actually pumps the brakes for you. Check with the dealer or your owners manual because you have to use your brakes differently with ABS than without it. with ABS it is ok to jam on the brakes in a slide because they are being pumped for you. Other than that everyones advice seems pretty good. I've had several years in the upper peninsula of Michigan and can tell you that if you don not know what your doing ending up in an accident or ditch is easy.Do oil companies have a right to raise gas prices?
A few thoughts based on 30+ years of winter driving.Are you frustrated with people who don't know their road rules...?
Clean off ALL your windows before you start. Amazing how many people just clear off a few inches of windshield and drive away.
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Do everyting gently. Accelerate gently. Brake gently. Turn gently. If your car gets stuck, don't spin your wheels - gently try to drive out.
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And remember - if you do get in an accident, you'll probably be going so slowly that you won't get hurt!
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Give yourself extra time to go places (work commute, etc.) Otherwise its to tempting to go fast. Of course put plenty of space between you and the car in front of you.NEVER USE CRUISE CONTROL IF YOU COULD HIT ICE. Every year this one causes some accidents here in the foothills. If a wheel starts spinning, the cruise control gets thrown off, and the car goes out of control. Don't know why they don't attempt to create more public awareness about this.
Snow tires are a plus, (I'm getting a set.)if you don't have them, make shure your tires are fresh enough. Bald tires of any kind are useless in the snow. I've made it with a front wheel drive and all-season tires where four wheel drives have gotten into troble, and I attribute this largely to the condition of my tires. I've seen many bald all terrain tires on 4 wheel drives.
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Without knowing what vehicle you are driving we cannot offer our experiences for specific vehicles. I can tell you this, don't listen to people who tell you to pump your brakes unless you drive a vehicle without anti-lock brakes. anti-lock brakes are designed to be applied with constant pressure, the ABS computer will handle pulsating the brakes for you as needed for the specific wheels that abruptly change speed or "lock up/slide" what you should listen to is the majority that say, if you have to drive drive slow and leave plenty of space between vehicles. resist the urge to increase your speed because someone is following too closely. good luck.I live at Lake Tahoe & we can get massive amounts of snow up here, pretty fast.
I am very happily surprised at the GREAT advise everyone else has given you and you should read it & heed it. It's all good advise.
A few things I would add--
If you do not absolutely have to go out & drive in the bad weather--Don't. Give the road crews a couple of days to clear the roads, then go. Stay indoors & enjoy the snow, or play in it...but don't drive in it unless absolutely necessary. call in sick to work--go shopping before the storm hits....
SNOW & ICE tires are an absolute MUST have. (I DO NOT MEAN thoes M&S rated tires) Get real Snow tires & if your state allows it, get Studded Snow tires. Your tires are your first line of safety ! If you have regular tires that are "just OK" or "OK", park the car--it's a accident waiting to happen !
CHAINS or cables-get the correct size for your car's tires & practice putting them on BEFORE you need to for real.
WINTER KIT should include plastic tarp (for putting chains on in the snow & not getting wet (leads to getting sick)-flashlight & good battries-munchies- drinks--ice scrapper extra hat & gloves (heated ones are real nice) extra goggles and anything else you can think of that you might need.
BTW- a towing strap is useful to get pulled out of a snow bank
Keep cell phone charged-very useful
Remember--if it gets scarey for you--STOP where it is safe & either call for help or more likely someone will stop to help you out.
You are not the first person to be in this situation, nor will you be the last. Slow & steady wins this race (with a good dose of preperation thrown in)
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Don't drive if you don't have to.How much does it cost from Luton airport to Nottingham on the bus or train?
If you have to, take it easy on the brakes, the gas, and the steering wheel - none of them will work as well as they normally do.
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Increase your following distance, turn on your headlights, and make sure to use your turn signals - you don't want to be clobbered from behind.
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If your car has rear wheel drive, put something heavy in the back. I put bricks in the back of my pickup, my friends use sand bags and rocks.
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Don't talk on the cell phone and turn off the radio. When you're not comfortable driving, you shouldn't have distractions around.
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Do not drive.... stay home relax, and have fun... y to go outside in this cold weather and if u want to go then take a bus.....LOLZMore Questions & Answers ...
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