David J Sweene-Winter Driving SafetyProvided byMaintenance.pptVIP

Winter Driving SafetyProvided by:Maintenance and Logistics Command Pacific Health Safety Division Driving In Snow and Ice If you dont have to drive--dont!? In WA for road conditions.? Call 511. Potential driving hazards. Leave early Slow down. Plowed Lanes: Stay in the plowed lane; Avoid ridges Slow down, signal and move over slowly. Dont pass a snowplow. Dont park along the street. SKIDS? If you MUST brake: NO ABS Dont pump your brakes ABS Press the brake pedal and hold. Fender-bender Emergency winter driving kit. Drive with your headlights on. Keep snow and ice off your mirrors, windows and lights. As always, wear your seatbelts. Winter DrivingImportant To Do’s When the gas tank in your car gets to half full, fill it up. Going out of town? Let someone know where you’re going and the estimated time of arrival at your destination. Keep cell phone fully charged in case you have to make an emergency call – or keep a charger in the car. Emergency kit. including first-aid and prescription medications, bandages, and other first-aid necessities. Pack a car maintenance bag. Driving In Snow and IceControl 3 key factors: Smooth inputs at the steering wheel, accelerator and brake Steering Initial movement of the steering wheel that is critically important Begin turning the wheel gently, then accelerate the rate of motion once the turn is initiated, if necessary Acceleration The first few fractions of an inch of pedal travel are critical. Once the vehicle is rolling, increase pressure on the pedal, keep it below the wheel spin threshold Braking Brake before you turn into a corner, steer through the corner at a safe speed, and then accelerate again when you straighten out of it. Best to separate input actions Skid ControlIf your car begins to skid – it doesn’t matter whether it’s front or rear wheels that is losing traction – just REMEMBER THIS: Look and Steer Where You Want to Go Counter steer as necessary Stay off