What to Do When the Vehicle Deviates from Direction During Braking on Icy Roads?

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When you notice the vehicle deviating from its direction during braking on icy roads, avoid using emergency braking or sharp steering to evade. Instead, make full use of the engine's drag effect to decelerate or stop. The most crucial aspect of driving in snowy conditions is heightened attention—stay focused, maintain a steady speed, keep a safe distance, and utilize the engine's braking effect to reduce speed as much as possible. Here are some precautions for driving in snowy conditions: Reduce speed: Due to the extremely low adhesion of icy roads, to prevent skidding or collisions with other vehicles, drive at a reduced speed and maintain a safe distance. The longitudinal safe distance should be three times that on dry roads. Make full use of engine braking: To decelerate or stop on icy roads, rely heavily on the engine's braking effect to reduce speed. Avoid using the foot brake whenever possible. If braking is necessary, apply it intermittently and lightly, supplemented by the parking brake. Turn the steering wheel slowly on icy roads: When turning on icy roads, gradually release the accelerator pedal in advance to decelerate smoothly, then turn the steering wheel slowly. Avoid abrupt movements. If road and traffic conditions permit, increase the turning radius appropriately to turn earlier or less sharply, preventing wheel skidding. Decelerate in advance when meeting another vehicle: When encountering another vehicle on icy roads, choose a safe, wide section of the road, decelerate in advance, stabilize the steering wheel, and pass slowly on the right side. Try to maximize the lateral distance between vehicles and maintain an appropriate distance from the roadside. If necessary, stop and yield. If the meeting point is unsuitable, do not force the encounter. Depending on the road conditions, one vehicle should reverse to yield, avoiding any aggressive maneuvers. No overtaking on icy roads: Overtaking is generally not allowed on icy roads. If absolutely necessary, choose a wide, flat section with minimal snow and ice. Only overtake after the preceding vehicle has yielded and decelerated. Avoid forced overtaking or high-speed overtaking to prevent accidents.