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12-29-2010, 02:45 PM
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Re: Icy Road Sliding Results in Pile-up of Vehicles
You want to keep the revs as low as possible on ice, so 1st and 2nd are most definately NOT your friends! 3rd gear is good at as low a speed as possible. Neutral is a good shout to avoid sliding though it will reduce steering capability :) |
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12-30-2010, 10:24 PM
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Re: Icy Road Sliding Results in Pile-up of Vehicles
Never go in Neutral when you are sliding. Ever! Take the advice a fellow Canadian. You want lower gears, 1st/2nd to keep the best traction on ice/snow. Neutral you have absolutely no control, and are bagging to lose control. Low gear will give your wheels the best traction, while slowing the car down without using brakes. -- My skills! 35 years in rough Canadian weather pays off :P |
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12-30-2010, 11:25 PM
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Re: Icy Road Sliding Results in Pile-up of Vehicles
man, everybody keep saying different things about lower gears and sliding. I've always been told stay in lower gear and keep neutral when sliding, but I'm looking it up just to make sure.
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12-31-2010, 02:58 AM
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Re: Icy Road Sliding Results in Pile-up of Vehicles
You can't be in low gear AND neutral. 1st gear and don't touch the brakes is best bet. Not easy to do as your reaction is to brake. |
