Nine Tips about Driving in the Snow

Traffic accidents are easy to take place in snowy days. Head of Beijing Traffic Controlling Department reminded drivers in particular of 9 tips for driving in snowy days in today’s interview, according to Auto.sohu.com.

First of all, drivers should keep the vehicle at a low and safety speed when driving in snowy days. Fierce acceleration of speed is a taboo for snow driving.

Second, drivers should pay close attention to the situations on the road and then make a quick and accurate judgment. Especially in those occasions where the turns, ramps, fork roads and slopes of bridges are covered with snow and ice, drivers should not pass blindly. It is better for newbie not to drive on the road in snowy days. If you insist, you should change to pass through side roads when passing the overpass. Thus you may avoid the trouble that you have to drive up and down along a bridge several times.

Third, you should drive in smoothness and don’t double lines back and forth. Try to avoid overtaking and braking times should be minimized. In particular, please avoid using the emergency brake.

Fourth, make a slow turn instead of a burst turn. When parking, turn to the use of the hand brake. When using the foot brake, drivers should decelerate the speed gradually. Do not trample the brake in full but to lean to a slow parking.

Fifth, be smart and skillful when go up and down in a hill with a low and steady block to pass through. On the halfway please do not shift block. Be alerted of the flame-out on the upside way of a hill, while it is absolute prohibited for drivers to leave the car in neutral gear in the down slope.

Sixth, drivers should be careful and thoughtful to take others in to consideration, especially those on bicycles and foot. They are easy to fall down due to slippery conditions and carelessness. Therefore, when driving through the intersection and crosswalk, drivers should maintain a safe distance between passers by and non-motor vehicles and avoid overtaking.

Seventh, be aware of the weather change before going out. You can dial 122 to check the conditions of road closures.

Eighth, when the accidents occurred, drivers must call the police as soon as possible.

Ninth, it is better for drivers to wear protective glasses during long-time drive in snowy days.

The head of Beijing Traffic Controlling Department gives drivers a special note: after snowing, as the temperature is very low, the road often puts on a jacket made of ice during the time from night to morning. With pressure of the car, it becomes easier for vehicles to slip. In this regard, the driver, especially the new drivers, must be extremely cautious. It is strongly suggested to take subway and other public transportations in snowy days.（Translator: Qinghua/Sailor）

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