Driving In Sleet Snow Weather And Icy Conditions

Experience Driving In Hazardous Sleet Snow Weather And Icy Conditions

ICMS, Inc. Reports

By Tom Okure, Ph.D.

Winter driving conditions, especially sleet weather conditions are dangerous to drive on. In this video, I show you how to drive under sleet snow weather in dangerous and icy conditions in the northeast of the United States (US) where we experience a lot of snowy weather unlike in the southern part of the US. 

If you are not an experienced driver in the snow, it is always advisable that you stay home or find an alternative way to get to your destination on a heavy snowy day. If you decide to drive especially if it is sleeting, you start by praying for God's travel mercies to reach your destination especially if you are venturing into the interstate highway system. Next, make sure you are not afraid, have thoroughly cleaned your car windshield, and warm your car before moving. Then ensure that you have a firm grip on your steering wheel while moving and accelerating. Pay careful attention to the road, especially because the white middle driving markings on the road are not visible in snowy conditions because the white lines are covered with snow. An experienced driver knows his/her car's body movement language and would easily catch any unusual or abnormal sliding or swings that may not easily be noticed or felt by an inexperienced driver. Learn to understand your car and how it operates and how much speed you can apply on the pedals without your tires skidding especially with ice accumulated buildup on the underneath of your car as you increase your acceleration up slowly. Many hidden icy spots may be covered by snow too. If your car slides suddenly, don't panic and slam your foot heavily on the pedals as this may actually make the sliding of the car on the snowy road even worse. A lot of accidents and accident car pileups occur under snowy conditions, especially during ice storms. Please be very careful.  

Remember that there is a big difference when driving between sleet, freezing rain, and regular snow conditions. 

Finally, according to the US National Weather Service, "Sleet occurs when snowflakes only partially melt when they fall through a shallow layer of warm air. These slushy drops refreeze as they next fall through a deep layer of freezing air above the surface and eventually reach the ground as frozen raindrops that bounce on impact. Depending on the intensity and duration, sleet can accumulate on the ground much like snow." I hope you watched the video and experienced a virtual drive on a snowy day in upstate New York State.

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