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Drive and brake smoothly and accelerate carefully only when necessary.
How to drive when there are patches of ice on the road:Reducing Speed: Slow down considerably. Ice drastically reduces the friction between the tyres and the road, which increases the risk of skidding. Smooth Manoeuvres: Avoid sudden steering movements, sharp acceleration and harsh braking. These actions can cause the vehicle to lose traction and slide on the ice. Careful Use of the Brakes: Brake gently and progressively. If your vehicle is fitted with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), let the system do its job. If you don't have ABS, practise gentle braking to avoid locking the wheels. Controlled Acceleration: Accelerate slowly and only when necessary. Gradually increasing speed helps maintain traction and avoid wheel spin. Increased Safety Distance: Keep a greater distance from the vehicle in front. Patches of ice increase the distance needed to stop safely.
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Drive and brake smoothly and accelerate carefully only when necessary.
Drive in first gear, that is, the lowest gear.
Accelerate to cross the ice patches more quickly.
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