What are the best things to remember when driving in stormy weather?
First, realize that highways in wintertime Wyoming can quickly become slick and treacherous and regularly touch your brakes to test for traction. When you realize it is getting slick, remember the rule is to not do anything quickly. No quick starts, no quick turns, and no quick stops. All can result in a vehicle out of control. When starting, accelerate slowly with your front wheels pointed straight ahead. You can also use second gear or “drive” in an automatic, for slower and therefore safer starts. When you do get going, keep your speed down and increase following distances behind any vehicles in front of you. A four-second gap or more is a good interval on a slippery highway. When it’s time to slow down, apply manual brakes by pumping them in measured fashion about once every second. Apply anti-lock brakes with steady pressure. An ABS system does the pumping automatically. Locked wheels and skids also typically result when drivers jam on conventional brakes. If you do begin to skid,
