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 ConditionsIf a Tire Goes Flat
It is unusual for a tire to blow out
while driving, especially if the tires
are maintained properly. See Tires. If air goes out of a tire, it is
much more likely to leak out slowly.
But if there is ever a blowout, here
are a few tips about what to expect
and what to do:
If a front tire fail ...