What To Do When She Goes

[urotsukidoji_badassdemon]

Hello one and all, this is a follow on from the Corolla Kid's mishap with his car. These past couple of weeks have been rather icy on our UK roads, especially around the coastal area's, so, this is for all your more experienced drivers out there who think they know what to do in a OH MY GOD, I'M GNA WRECK MY RIMS !! situation. Yes, I have actually said that myself a few years back on an icy road thinking I would slam my wheels into a kerb. That was actually the only thought going through my mind at the time!! I didn't want to wreck my rims!!

So, to those with the know how of how to tackle the situation, tell us all, with a ' For rwd cars' and ' For fwd cars'. What to dos and what NOT to do's.

[Ryan1985]

I'm no expert, but don't lock up on fwd cars!

[LORD_ED]

i started driving wneh i was 8 in landrovers off road it all basically comes from experiance when i had rwd cars i could never remember how i got out of a situation i just did in short it all basically comes down to experiance

also don t push ur car in this weather

[TheNissanMan]

easy answer....

don't get yourself in the situation where your thinking 'oh :censor:'

use your gears for breaking and slow down before the twisties....

[System~G]

Go on an advanced driving course where they teach you to handle your car on a skid-pan. You need to search for the ones that teach you in your own car and not some clapped out beemer on roller-wheels

[Bibbs]

Don't drive like a !Removed! ..

Drive at the speed limit or lower if the conditions are bad.

Always brake in a straight line (before corners).

Learn the characteristics of your car.

[Rookey]

i started driving wneh i was 8 in landrovers off road it all basically comes from experiance when i had rwd cars i could never remember how i got out of a situation i just did in short it all basically comes down to experiance

also don t push ur car in this weather

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Ahhh thats why you scare the cr*p out of me in your car....experience :D lol

Don't drive like a !Removed! ..

Drive at the speed limit or lower if the conditions are bad.

Always brake in a straight line (before corners).

Learn the characteristics of your car.

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*Ahem*....good advice...

[Midnightsupra]

I always find a deserted road/car park whenever i get a new car and find the limits of it (obviously not top speed!) but you will learn when you are nearing full load on your tyres going round a bend or heavy braking etc before it breaks away, so then the experience comes in and you adjust your driving accordingly.

At the moment I'm being overtaken on the dual carriage ways by accords and escorts because i know even fast acceleration will send me sideways.

Always remember 2 things - drive within your limits and more importantly drive within your car limits :bookworm:

[Caz SR]

Very wise words! I bet the Escort & Accord drivers are getting a kick out of passing a Supra for the first time in their life. Shame they aren't as cautious as you and driving according to the conditions! Idiots. :censor:

I think it's great that someone has raised this issue. Shows responsibility. Always keep an eye on your breaking distance between you and the car in front. Remember to increase the gap if someone behind you is tailgating and never be tempted to speed up just because some foolish driver behind you / overtaking is driving like it's a hot Summer's day.

Take care everyone x

[Treuno]

Take your car to a track day that is organised at an airfield! You have no barriers etc to hit and you can push your car to and past its limits! You will soon learn how your car handles and performs!

[dave5282]

I would say if it catches you out completely its a huge fat wedge of luck whether you hold it, I was coming home from work the other week, its all twisty roads, I came to a straight excelerated up to 60 to pass a lorry, its a about a 1/4mile straight, passed the lorry and then arrived at a bend, gentle slope to left, as i turned in, nothing happened, gross un called for under steer, lucky I was in third as I had changed down before the bend, I just stuck the boot in and the back end came round, for those of you who know what I drive, the back end comin round is a miracle, anyhow turns out it was a diesel spill, and a few after me were not as lucky. Although I know how to handle my car in sticky situations there is never a normal/or gracefull way if controling it when its not expcted or anticipated, ie on black ice,oil,diesel etc, and then best you can do, is know your car and and react in the best way for your car and conditions, and remember even those who know, dont get it right all the time!!

[GT4 BOOSTER]

if i remember right , on fwd cars you steer in the opposite direction of a lock up and rwd you steer into a lock up. maybe the other way around

[Boro Sera]

Why not just get a rubbish set of steel wheels for the winter??

Like most people have said here, it's all down to experience. If you lose the back end then you have to react quickly - not analyse what's going on and try to remember what people have told you. Practice and experience is the only way to achieve this. Get some crappy wheels on the car till the bad weathers over ...... problem solved !

Rich

[Moffmo]

Take your car to a track day that is organised at an airfield! You have no barriers etc to hit and you can push your car to and past its limits! You will soon learn how your car handles and performs!

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Cough!!

[breezer]

make sure you dont have ice on your window before you set off, if you do, use some de-icer, otherwise you may not get a chance to lock up your brakes :P

[Leeky]

Stay below the speed limit and keep more than enough distance between you and the car infront - sorted

[reece]

As already stated, the biggest contributor to skidding and losing control of your car is = SPEED

If you drive at a speed according to the road conditions then you will minimise the chances of losing control, OK?

Maybe a day on a skid course will make you more aware, money well spent and it could save your motor and life

Skid Pan Experience - £99.00

Just my $0.02 worth...

[reece]

I've done 2 of these courses and can highly recommend them.

I wouldn’t recommend going to an ‘empty car park’ or buying ‘old wheels’ as some have advised, get the knowledge and skills taught properly by proper driving instructors.

Not only will you learn the practical side but also just as important, the theoretical side of proper car control.

Money well spent, I know, I’ve done it!

Another one...

[houston]

get the bus and garage your car