2024-01-16 19:00:48
If, despite the complicated weather forecast, you have to hit the road tomorrow, be careful, because driving on ice requires you to adopt certain reflexes. So, what do we do if we start to slip? How do you react if you unfortunately have an accident? Here are a few tips.
First of all, before starting, pay attention to visibility: it is important to clear all the windows, as well as the roof, before hitting the road. Once behind the wheel, one watchword: gentleness, whether with the steering wheel, the brakes, the accelerator or the clutch.
“Reducing speed is imperative“, notes Belinda Demattia, spokesperson for the Walloon Road Safety Agency. “Because it will inevitably take longer to slow down. It is also important to keep your distance from vehicles in front.“.
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Watch out for trucks! Ice can form on trailer covers and fall in front of you… but despite all this advice, a skid is still possible. “You should not make any sudden movements and look in the direction you want to go. If we stare at an obstacle, the eyes will guide the steering wheel towards the obstacle“.
If an accident occurs, leaving vehicles in place while waiting for the police to arrive is not the right attitude. “The ideal, if possible, is to clear the vehicles as quickly as possible by taking photos in order to report the accident.“, notes Vincent Braye, head of the Secova police zone.
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Generally speaking, on slippery roads:
– Try to keep your distance.
– Anticipate possible risks.
– Drive carefully and gently to avoid potential accidents as much as possible.
– Do not hesitate to use the engine brake when downshifting to prevent the brakes from locking up.
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