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Sliding on ice
I'm very conservative driving when it's snowing and especially
when the roads are icy, like it was last night out here. I drive a 3dr
'90 Integra that has ABS and all season tires. Coming up to an intersection
at a speed that was barely registering on my speedometer, I started to
brake, the ABS kicked in, but I kept sliding forward. It's such a
helpless feeling, but at least most people out here are smart enough to
make sure cross traffic is stopped before going with their green light.
I know ABS doesn't do squat on ice, but I'm wondering, short of
getting studded tires, if there are any thing to do to help stop the car
from sliding. Since the ABS is pumping anyway, I wouldn't think releasing
the brakes and applying it would make a difference.
The winters out here don't merit studded tires in my opinion
especially since i never drive up into the mountains. The snow and ice will
probably be gone in a week, that's how it usually goes.
Eric
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Eric Lorenzo
Eric.Lorenzo@Colorado.EDU
<http://rintintin.colorado.edu:10000/>
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