What is the safe driving distance on highways during snowy conditions?
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Regulations stipulate that when visibility is less than 200 meters during snowy conditions, a distance of over 100 meters must be maintained from the vehicle ahead; when visibility is less than 100 meters, a distance of over 50 meters should be kept. Precautions for driving in snow: Winter snow-covered roads have extremely low adhesion coefficients, making wheels prone to skidding. Driving speed should be reduced further, maintaining steady movement and avoiding sudden acceleration. When acceleration or deceleration is needed, the throttle should be pressed or released gently to prevent drive wheels from skidding due to sudden speed changes. How to avoid vehicle skidding: For rear-wheel skidding, turn the steering wheel slowly in the direction of the skid. For four-wheel skidding, maintain power output until the skidding stops. For manual or semi-automatic transmission vehicles, start in 2nd gear or use the transmission's snow mode. Generally, automatic transmission vehicles should engage drive gear and proceed slowly with gentle throttle application.