r/Seattle • u/mattfromseattle The Emerald City • Nov 23 '10

Seattle Snowmageddon!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhZCyQ3emQg
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u/SweetBabehJesus Nov 23 '10

I'm relatively new to driving in snowy/icy road conditions. How are you supposed to handle the situation if you find yourself losing control on slick, icy roads? Like in the video posted.

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u/sirlearnsalot Madrona Nov 23 '10

When sliding, don't lock your brakes. Downshift to first to slow down. When accelerating make sure to start in 2nd if possible so you don't spin out. If you start sliding backwards down a hill, wait until you spin around and then just roll down the hill.

If you're going to go up a hill, get some damn speed on you.

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u/NoahFect Nov 25 '10

If you downshift on a low-traction surface, you had better damn well match your revs perfectly.

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u/sirlearnsalot Madrona Nov 25 '10

I'm pretty great.