How to get back the control when sliding in a turn on snow
Jan 23, 2012, 03:07 PM
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The important part is to not drive too fast for the conditions. When I lived in MI and we had snowy or icy weather. I would test the traction with throttle and brakes. If I came up to changing conditions or an unknown area, I would always go super slow just in case.
For sliding though, as has already been mentioned. The idea is to NOT get into a tank slapper situation where you are going from one slide to another. Make the initial correction and be on your way.
This is somewhat of an example. Cold tires and into a turn to fast. Back end came out and a pretty healthy slide angle. But smooth and fast corrections helped clear it up.
Between :45 and :51
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6hdF...7&feature=plcp
For sliding though, as has already been mentioned. The idea is to NOT get into a tank slapper situation where you are going from one slide to another. Make the initial correction and be on your way.
This is somewhat of an example. Cold tires and into a turn to fast. Back end came out and a pretty healthy slide angle. But smooth and fast corrections helped clear it up.
Between :45 and :51
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6hdF...7&feature=plcp
Jan 23, 2012, 03:26 PM
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The important part is to not drive too fast for the conditions. When I lived in MI and we had snowy or icy weather. I would test the traction with throttle and brakes. If I came up to changing conditions or an unknown area, I would always go super slow just in case.
For sliding though, as has already been mentioned. The idea is to NOT get into a tank slapper situation where you are going from one slide to another. Make the initial correction and be on your way.
This is somewhat of an example. Cold tires and into a turn to fast. Back end came out and a pretty healthy slide angle. But smooth and fast corrections helped clear it up.
Between :45 and :51
For sliding though, as has already been mentioned. The idea is to NOT get into a tank slapper situation where you are going from one slide to another. Make the initial correction and be on your way.
This is somewhat of an example. Cold tires and into a turn to fast. Back end came out and a pretty healthy slide angle. But smooth and fast corrections helped clear it up.
Between :45 and :51
Mar 22, 2014, 06:26 PM
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Immediately let off the throttle. Keep it in gear to reduce speed with engine braking. Don't hit the brakes or youll lock them up and slide worse. counter steer little bits at a time until its under control again.
Mar 22, 2014, 07:09 PM
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False actually. Leaving it in gear and engine braking is asking the tires to slow the car and uses some of their available grip to do that instead of turning. Clutching in/putting it in neutral (in case of an automatic) will give the tires the best chance at having the grip to turn.
Source: Took a winter driving class a few years ago and felt the difference first hand.
Source: Took a winter driving class a few years ago and felt the difference first hand.
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