#46: Re: Tips For Winter Driving Author: sillyhilly, Location: The Mean Streets of CoventryPosted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 1:41 am ----
xTickleMeElmo wrote:
So wait, when do you use your handbrake in the snow??
Fair enough being a newbie... But come on!!!
#47: Re: Tips For Winter Driving Author: Twidly, Location: Home - Norfolk, Uni - PrestonPosted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 2:37 am ----
sillyhilly wrote:
xTickleMeElmo wrote:
So wait, when do you use your handbrake in the snow??
Fair enough being a newbie... But come on!!!
For god's sake do not use it. Wait until you're way more experienced!
#48: Re: Tips For Winter Driving Author: gti-jack, Location: LeicestershirePosted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 6:16 am ---- Last year during the bad weather I kept a sleeping bag in my car just incase.
trouble was everyone at work took the mick!!!
#49: Re: Tips For Winter Driving Author: Dum-Dum, Location: United KingdomPosted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 2:22 pm ---- In the snow and ice try and keep well away from all the other idiots as there's thousands of people on the roads thatll never have a clue of how to drive in snow.
As said plenty of times above find an empty car park (or industrial estate) and get some practice, by the end of last year i could controll my 306 in a sideways slide for about 300 yards
#50: Re: Tips For Winter Driving Author: T_bandery, Location: East londonPosted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 2:26 pm ----
Iain wrote:
xTickleMeElmo wrote:
So wait, when do you use your handbrake in the snow??
Never when your just trying to stay on the road. Only for fun/learning in big empty areas if you want.
#51: Re: Tips For Winter Driving Author: Rob2859, Location: HalifaxPosted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 7:20 pm ----
T_bandery wrote:
Iain wrote:
xTickleMeElmo wrote:
So wait, when do you use your handbrake in the snow??
Never when your just trying to stay on the road. Only for fun/learning in big empty areas if you want.
reminds me of the time i played dancing on ice with an R32 in matalan carpark
#52: Re: Tips For Winter Driving Author: E5GDM, Location: EssexPosted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 12:06 am ----
gti-jack wrote:
Last year during the bad weather I kept a sleeping bag in my car just incase. trouble was everyone at work took the mick!!!
I wonder why?
#53: Re: Tips For Winter Driving Author: macj, Location: EssexPosted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 3:06 am ---- My recomendation... Brakes are your enemy, Drive sensibly, leave enough room from the car in front to stop without using excessive braking, smooth acceleration and deceleration are the key points. anticipate everything before it can happen.
In brief.... you need your front wheels for steering. Dont lock them up or spin them because you will lose your steering. Leave the handbrake for parking or carparks. STEADY WINS THE RACE
#54: Re: Tips For Winter Driving Author: Drake, Location: MidlandsPosted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 3:34 am ---- Yeah macj makes a good point that I forgot.
If you do need to brake, aim to stop like 5-10 metres back from where you want to stop. That way if you do slide forward a little, you have time to come off the brakes and reapply a couple of times (SLOWLY)
#55: Re: Tips For Winter Driving Author: E5GDM, Location: EssexPosted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 4:00 am ---- I'm sure I heard that if your driving in deep fresh snow, you can stop quicker by locking your wheels.
Apparently a wedge of compacted snow & ice will build up under the wheels & stop the car.
#56: Re: Tips For Winter Driving Author: macj, Location: EssexPosted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 4:02 am ---- please dont try it..... I am in essex too so if you can tell me when your out and about I will keep my car at home
#57: Re: Tips For Winter Driving Author: lofty, Location: Near ManchesterPosted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 3:04 pm ---- My fuel cap (SP) is a nightmare in snow as the lock freezes - not good when you are super low on fuel because of tail back/accidents and pull onto the forecourt to find the thing won't budge!
I practised small handbrake turns around corners in the snow and find it does really help - but be careful!
I also had my ski and boots in the car ( I work in a ski centre) and so if I get stuck at least I can have some fun!
I won't even mention the details of attaching a rope to the towing eye of a mates car and being pulled along
#58: Re: Tips For Winter Driving Author: Lee, Location: EnglandPosted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 3:25 pm ----
E5GDM wrote:
I'm sure I heard that if your driving in deep fresh snow, you can stop quicker by locking your wheels.
Apparently a wedge of compacted snow & ice will build up under the wheels & stop the car.
Won't work if you have ABS
Non-ABS FTW in snow infact you don't need it anyway
#59: Re: Tips For Winter Driving Author: Geoff, Location: Evesham, WorcestershirePosted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 3:31 pm ---- The best bit of advice is don't drive like an idiot.
Think ahead... can you stop in time? Will the car in front stop? What hazards could come up?
If you feel your car sliding around - then you are driving too fast for the conditions.
Careful use of the brakes, accelerator, gears and steering and you will be fine. No sudden actions.
#60: Re: Tips For Winter Driving Author: Ernie, Location: swindon wiltsPosted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 2:06 am ---- i drove from swindon to Norfolk in 3hrs last year in this.
It was ace but as said take it easy for your first time also if you lock the brakes lift off and apply again and dont touch the clutch till the last second.
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