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Extreme Winter Tyre Information

Extreme Winter Tyre Information
Extreme Winter Tyre Information

Extreme Winter Tyre Information

While it is true that some accidents on icy roads are the result of drivers not exercising due care in the face of a visually apparent hazard, the actual data shows that many cannot be classified this way. The reports show that it is everyday people, like you and […]

When I first read and saw this article, naturally, I thought it might have been over the top for my UK readers. Of course, it is mainly about more extreme driving conditions. Hence, that is what we have in the average UK winter.

But on reflection. Extreme Winter Tyre Information

I have seen some stupid things that drivers have attempted to do in snowy and icy conditions. We have all seen cars and vans abandoned at the side of the road. especially when caught out by a sudden blizzard.

Without saying this too many times, the best protection is to fit winter tyres in November. Hence, before the onset of winter,. If you did nothing else, this would make snowy and icy driving much safer.

Extreme Winter Tyre Information Nightmare on the M11

Of course, the north of the UK usually receives the worst of the winter weather. But we all remember the chaos in the south when the M11 motorway. Horribly, a sudden snowstorm came from the east and hit it. For this reason, drivers were totally stranded and had to sleep in their cars overnight.

The main problem was that many cars were stranded on an incline with summer tyres. This forced all the other traffic to back up. Consequently, the snow settled between the stranded cars, making it impossible for them to move. Massive tailbacks made the situation grimmer. Leaving drivers stranded overnight on the motorway

Start by looking everywhere around the car.

Check to see if the exhaust pipe is snow-free. If not, remove the blocking snow manually. Then clear the area surrounding each tyre of any snow. We should, of course, all have a winter emergency pack in our cars. A shovel is a good addition.

However, if not, make do with what you have. Break up any ice that has formed under your tyres as much as you can.
You must also clear any snow between your tyres and the departure route, depending on whether you plan to drive forward or reverse out of the snow. So, give me as clear a run as possible.


Start the car now. Extreme Winter Tyre Information

Put the car in the lowest gear and slowly let your foot off the clutch with the car in the highest gear possible (UK drivers). Avoid overaccelerating at all costs. All this will do is cause your tyres to spin and further embarrass you.

You’ll need assistance to free yourself if you become trapped in the snow. Ask one or two people to help you while you slowly back up and sway the car back and forth to try to get it out of any ruts as you carefully back up.

Drive back and forth while keeping your wheels pointed straight until you have sufficient grip to pull away. If it doesn’t work, you might succeed by rotating the front-wheel drive wheels in a different direction.

If it doesn’t work,

Try laying down some mats in front of the wheels. Consequently, those are actually driving (the front wheels on a “front-wheel drive” and the rear wheels on a “rear-wheel drive”) Use your car’s floor mats if you can’t find any carpet, but be prepared for them to be damaged.

Alternatively, you may use branches, but keep in mind that anything you put under your tyres could spin out and possibly harm those who are attempting to assist you.

Spread a gritty substance if possible

If you’re stranded in the snow, another option is to throw some salt, sand, or even cat litter in front of your wheels. Sand or cat litter will help add traction, while the salt will help the ice melt

. You can also use antifreeze to try and melt the snow and ice, but be sure to clean up the mess afterwards because antifreeze can be extremely dangerous to animals.

You can increase friction

by releasing a small amount of air from your tyres. However, only attempt this if you are equipped to later re-inflate your tyres. Driving on them without enough tyre pressure will destroy your tyres.

You will need to make a call for roadside help if all else fails. Once you’re back on the road, don’t forget to turn your traction control back on.

What a nightmare!

Eric
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