Learn from a pro driving instructor how to drive in the snow
2,536 views · Published 22 November 2018 · 6:15 · Indexed 1 October 2026
Channel: Digital Trends · 2018 · Science & Technology
Holiday travel season is upon us and we took a trip to snowy Lime Rock Park in Connecticut, in the dead of winter, for a seminar with some professional instructors to provide some preparedness tips on how to drive in the winter. Make your Thanksgiving travel safe with tips from an expert. Winter is nearly here, and with the frigid air comes a new host of unique driving challenges. We love snowball fights and ice skating as much as anyone, but the conditions can prove treacherous if you’re on the road. If you follow these winter driving tips, you’ll maximize your chances of staying safe on the snowy streets. The following tips will focus on the correct way to drive in slippery conditions, what supplies you should have on hand, and ways you can make your trip a little easier. There’s still a lot of winter left, so pour yourself some cocoa and let’s get to it. The only thing more important than the preparedness of your vehicle is how you use it. The best four-wheel drive system in the world won’t save you if you decide to act like a dummy when navigating ice, because at the end of the day, physics gonna physics. The key to successfully driving in snow is strikingly similar to facing off with a Tyrannosaurus Rex — take it slow, and no sudden movements. You must give significantly more time to execute nearly every action when the road is slippery, including accelerating, braking, turning, and even changing lanes. If and when you start to skid, take your foot off the brake and turn the wheel into the slide — not out of it — and calmly work to regain control. Calmly correcting a slide is easier said than done though, so another important suggestion is to practice. By practice, we mean find a safe, empty lot with snow on it and get to slidin’. Every car feels different, so it’s vital to know how yours reacts to a loss of traction, and it’s crucial for you to know how to respond. And if you happen to have a little fun at the same time? So be it. Better yet, if the weather outside is too frightful, just stay home. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE LATEST VIDEOS http://bit.ly/DTYouTubeSub VISIT DIGITAL TRENDS http://www.digitaltrends.com/ DT Series--- Behind the Wheel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XpfdRhHgyU&list=PLZEIwIHCxaFXVeqr527QvNAGf-hhUohdM Awesome Tech you can't buy Yet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0Lkq0EjQfk&list=PLZEIwIHCxaFX_dLKzcbRveMM-iIG4J0PN Innovators: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NMa2nV1rr8&list=PLZEIwIHCxaFWho_JFi2OwREEnYIkiSGNN Connect my Crib: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8nNy0li7Qg&list=PLZEIwIHCxaFU_lCSkTEclp7ihsLGzYUaK FOLLOW US! https://www.facebook.com/digitaltrends https://twitter.com/digitaltrends https://www.instagram.com/digitaltrends https://plus.google.com/+digitaltrends/posts
