How to Drive Properly in Snowfall: 3 Important Tips for Drivers

18.12.2024 10:58

Many drivers don't like winter. And for good reason.

After all, at this time of year, unfavorable weather conditions make themselves felt, making it difficult to drive a vehicle.

Serious problems arise due to frost, ice and snowfalls.

By the way, about the latter... Many motorists ask themselves the question: “How should you drive a car when there is a lot of snow?”

The answer is that you need to follow a few simple safety rules.

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In this case, the risk of getting into an accident will be minimal.

Refusing to gain speed quickly

In snowy conditions, observing the speed limit becomes especially important.

Of course, when there is a lot of snow, you cannot exceed the speed limit (as in any other case).

And you can't pick up speed abruptly. Such accelerations are fraught with loss of control over the car.

It is also advisable to avoid other abrupt maneuvers.

Keep your distance

A safe distance between cars must be maintained even in ideal weather conditions. And during snowfall - even more so.

In such weather conditions, it makes sense to play it safe and increase this distance.

Don't drive too close to other cars! This can cause a collision!

Avoid turning the steering wheel sharply

Heavy snowfall is a reason to start turning the steering wheel very smoothly.

When driving a car in winter, try to "work" with your hands as "gently" as possible. Otherwise, the risk of not being able to control it will be very high.

Kurchev Anton Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief


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  1. Refusing to gain speed quickly
  2. Keep your distance
  3. Avoid turning the steering wheel sharply