{"id":886,"date":"2016-01-04T17:47:47","date_gmt":"2016-01-04T17:47:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/live-red-driving-school.pantheonsite.io\/?p=886"},"modified":"2019-12-19T00:10:23","modified_gmt":"2019-12-19T00:10:23","slug":"tips-driving-ice-snow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reddrivingschool.com\/2016\/01\/tips-driving-ice-snow\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips on Driving in Ice and Snow"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>After a mild start to the winter, the temperature has plummeted sharply, bringing with it a risk of ice and even snow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to be prepared for these conditions as slippery road surfaces can catch even the most experienced driver off guard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is always best to avoid travelling in such conditions but in case you get caught out Ian McIntosh, CEO of RED Driving School, has some helpful hints on how to handle driving in ice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/live-red-driving-school.pantheonsite.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/car-driving-in-snow.jpg\" alt=\"White car driving on snowy road\" class=\"wp-image-889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reddrivingschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/car-driving-in-snow.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.reddrivingschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/car-driving-in-snow-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.reddrivingschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/car-driving-in-snow-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.reddrivingschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/car-driving-in-snow-650x434.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ian says:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Don\u2019t Rush<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Leave more time for your journey and make sure your car engine is warmed up before you start your journey.&nbsp; Ensure you have de-iced the vehicle thoroughly and you can see clearly through all windows in your vehicle before you set off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Slow down<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter how experienced a driver you are, no-one has the skill to drive at speed on an icy road \u2013 it\u2019s simply not possible. High speeds can make your vehicle difficult to control and even more difficult to stop. Only drive in ice if your journey is necessary too \u2013 it\u2019s best to stay off the roads when the weather is treacherous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Take it up a gear<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have to drive on an icy surface (and particularly set off on ice), it may be beneficial to drive in a higher gear, as this can help your tyres to grip to the ice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Give it space<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Stopping distances can be up to 10 times more than usual in snow and ice, so leave a large gap between the vehicles in front and go slowly. If traffic in front of you starts to slow, apply your breaks gently, as slamming them on can cause you to lose control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Stay calm in a skid<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your car skids, press down on the clutch and turn the steering wheel into the direction of the skid. When you start to straighten up, steer along the road. 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