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OPERATE ON SNOW OR ICE

Driving.

Accelerate slowly to avoid spinning tires.

Drive at slower speeds.

Give signals sooner.

Apply brakes sooner to give early warning of intention to stop. This also helps to avoid skidding.

Maintain double the normal distance from any vehicle ahead.

Keep windshields, windows, mirrors, and vehicle lights free of snow and ice. Use defroster to help keep windshield

and window glass free of snow and ice.

Descend moderate grades in gear normally used for ascending same grade. On steep or very slippery grades, use at

least one gear lower.

After driving through slush or water, drive slowly and test brakes. Keep driving slowly, maintaining moderate pres-

sure on service brake pedal to create a slight drag. When brakes are dry and operating properly, resume normal speed.

If a difficult stretch of road surface approaches, stop and inspect it carefully before driving on it. Select transmission

gear range that best suits surface condition.

If vehicle becomes stuck or tires start spinning, it may be possible to rock vehicle out. Shift transmission to D (Drive).

Apply light, steady throttle (never full throttle). When vehicle has moved as far as it will go, apply service brakes and

allow engine to return to idle speed. Shift transmission to R (Reverse). Again, apply light, steady throttle and allow

vehicle to move rearward as far as it will go. Apply service brakes and allow engine to return to idle speed. This pro-

cedure can be continued as long as each directional shift moves vehicle a greater distance. If not, vehicle should be

towed from its position.

Stopping.

Ease up on accelerator, leaving vehicle in gear.

Apply service brakes lightly and evenly. DO NOT pump service brake pedal. Always avoid sudden braking.

During emergency or reduced traction stops, press brake pedal fully until vehicle comes to a safe stop. DO NOT

PUMP brake pedal.

Parking.

If parking on icy, slushy, wet or muddy surfaces, place boards, brush or other materials that would provide traction

underneath tires. This guards against tires freezing to the ground or becoming pocketed in ice, and provides some

traction when vehicle is started and moving again.

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