kfae8959 wrote:taught (or perhaps advised once they'd qualified) to avoid use of the brakes and to prefer engine-braking when driving in snow
ScoobyChris wrote:You're controlling the speed of the vehicle whilst minimising the risk of locking up the wheels. If you use the brakes there's a higher chance (even with ABS) of sliding.
Chris
kfae8959 wrote:ScoobyChris wrote:You're controlling the speed of the vehicle whilst minimising the risk of locking up the wheels. If you use the brakes there's a higher chance (even with ABS) of sliding.
Chris
I don't think that the amount of grip available varies according to what means you use to slow down the wheels, does it?
David
stevo8851 wrote:for the record, i am not conversant with forum chat ''technique''. with this in mind it was not my intention to ''shout'' my last entry. I put it in bold so the reader could see clearly the point i was trying to make.
If you do skid, DO NOT try and compensate with the steering by oversteering to the opposite way, as soon as grip is returned to the tyres the steering wheel will be ripped from your grasp and you will lose the back end. You must hold the steering tight and not move it at all!!!
stevo8851 wrote:....Once this gear/rev ratio has been met, you stick with it and DO NOT change... you keep a constant speed. You use hazard-perception drills to look at the road ahead and if required ease off a little to negotiate any hazards i.e roundabouts.....
Bluecray wrote:I laugh at the poor BMW drivers struggling in the snow rear wheel drive and a BMW in snow just doesn't work!
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