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Loss of Control

Let’s review what driving experts say about what

happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering

and acceleration) don’t have enough friction where the

tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked.

In any emergency, don’t give up. Keep trying to

steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of

less danger.

Skidding

In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle.

Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable

care suited to existing conditions, and by not

“overdriving” those conditions. But skids are

always possible.

The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle’s

three control systems. In the braking skid, your wheels

aren’t rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, too

much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and

lose cornering force. And in the acceleration skid, too

much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin.

A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off

the accelerator pedal.

Remember: Any traction control system helps avoid

only the acceleration skid.

If your TCS system is off, then an acceleration skid

is also best handled by easing your foot off the

accelerator pedal.

If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the

accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the

vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your

vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a

second skid if it occurs.

Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice,

gravel or other material is on the road. For safety, you’ll

want to slow down and adjust your driving to these

conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery

surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and

vehicle control more limited.

While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try

your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or

braking (including engine braking by shifting to a lower

gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide.

You may not realize the surface is slippery until your

vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning

clues

-- such as enough water, ice or packed snow on

the road to make a “mirrored surface”

-- and slow

down when you have any doubt.

Remember: Any anti

-lock brake system (ABS) helps

avoid only the braking skid.

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