the front wheels in the direction of the skid.
Here are a few simple precautions which you should
follow:
1. Make sure your tires have good tread for adequate
traction. In winter, chains or snow tires are certainly
preferable. (However, remember that even chains
and snow tires will slip on slick pavement.)
2. Make sure your brakes are in good condition and
properly adjusted so that the braking power of each
wheel is uniform.
Anti-Lock Brakes: Apply the brakes with hard firm
pressure from the start of the skid and maintain this
pressure until you have stopped. You may feel or
hear vibrations and/or pulsations. This is normal.
No Anti-Lock Brakes: Threshold breaking: Apply
the brakes just hard enough to not lock the wheels,
release and apply the brakes the same way again.
3. Keep the windows clear by making certain the
defrosters and windshield wipers are working
properly. Use a good window scraper to remove all
ice, snow, and frost even if you are just traveling a
short distance. Fogging or condensation of moisture
on the inside of the windshield can quickly be
removed by opening the side vent windows.
4. Be alert for snow plows and sanding trucks. They
use flashing yellow and blue lights as a warning for
you to use extreme caution when approaching or
passing them.
5. Maintain an extra large space between you and the
car ahead.