Snow or ice between the tires and the road creates less traction or grip, so drive carefully. Wet ice can occur at aboutC (32 F) when freezing rain begins to fall. Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain until roads can be treated.
For Slippery Road Driving:
See Antilock Brake System (ABS).
The surface of a curve or an overpass can remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear.
Avoid sudden steering maneuvers and braking while on ice.
Winter Driving
Blizzard ConditionsWhat Fuel to Use in the U.S. (Diesel)
Use of diesel fuel with ultra low
sulfur content (15 ppm, maximum) is
required. Look for service station
fuel dispensers with this label in
green:
The diesel fuel must meet ASTM
International specification D 975,
Grades No. 2-D or No. 1-D S15,
also known as Ultra Low Sulfur
Diesel. Cont ...