S p ily a y T y m o o
Pace 8 December 23, 1981
Winter driving can be m ade
s a fe r
Snow and ice are a fact of life
in C e n tra l O reg o n . The
glistening of snowflakes is
beautiful but it can also be
treacherous.
There is one traffic death
every ten minutes in the nation
due to improper driving on icy
roads. Seventeen persent of all
th e t r a f f i c d e a th s a re
pedestrians. An efficiently-
operating vehicle, along with
knowledge and experience in
driving in hazardous condi
tions is helpful.
should point straight ahead.
Use a higher gear so wheels
spin less. Stick-shift cars can be
put into second gear and
automatic transmissions into
drive.
Roll forward, step on the
clutch, roll back. Keep doing
this a little further each time
until you’re out.
Sand, road salt or traction
mats just in front of spinning
wheels can give extra traction.
Avoid spinning the wheels s
you’ll only dig in deeper. Let
tires cool off before trying to
Car Maintenance
ease out. After getting out keep
Winter car maintenance is
your momentum up with a light
important if planning to drive
foot on the gas.
at all in winter months. Brakes
Car won’t start
should be checked. Battery
1. Push down clutch then try
should be tested for full charge
starter. 2. Do not try to warm
and good conditions. Snow
up the battery by turning the
tires should be mounted with
lig h ts on. T u rn o ff all
tread deep enough to dig into
accessories when starting. 3.
the snow.
Check battery fluid. If it is
The exhaust system should
frozen, the battery is dead. 4.
D
on
’t
let
this
happen
to
you!!
work efficiently with no leaks.
Using jumper cables takes
Winshield anti-freeze in the
caution. Your battery and
engine
slow
you
down,
take
Types of skids
washer will keep the windshield Traction devices
booster bettery must be the
There are various types of your foot off the brake until same vltage, 6 or 12 volts.
Traction devices are of
from frosting up along with a
skids which most be contolled: you control steering again, and Rmove bet caps of both
utm ost im portance while
well-working defroster.
1. Front brake lock is when you never jam on the brakes; turn batteries. Attach one cable to
Winter-weight oil should be driving on icy roads. Tire
used in the winter. All lights chains are the best traction cannot steer but slide straight the steering wheel in the positive terminal of each
should be working and kept devices in severe w inter ahead; 2. Rear brake lock direction you are skidding; battery; the other to negative
clean. A tune-up will keep a car weather. Studded snow tires causes the car to spin in a half don’t over-compensate.
terminal of booster battery and
running smoother and make are second best. Keep tire -circle, this car ends up going Snow driving
to engine block of your car.
Snow
driving
causes
other
pressure a t recom m ended backwards; 3. All-wheel brake
starting easier.
Run helper car for ten minutes.
levels. Don't combine radials lock causes the car to go in any problems. Allow extra time to Turn off helper car and start
Emergency equipemnt
get to where you are going. If
with regular snow tires.
In case of an emergency,
d ir e c tio n . T h is can be you’re caught by snow or sleet your car. Remove negative
certain equipment is necessary
prevented by stab braking, or and visibility is poor, don’t cables then positive cable
besides a jack and spare tire. A
immediately after car starts.
Adding extra weight in the pumping.
continue to travel on the road.
long-handled shovel can be
Too much acceleration for
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trunk may increase the risk of a
If roads are narrow because
useful along with tire chains,
rn
A n
n
spin-out. It costs gas mileage as road conditions causes a of piled up snow, pull over and
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sand or kitty litter, rock salt or
vehicle to power slide, (fish let oncoming traffic through. goosrer-
well.
dm & if
traction mats, tow chain,1
tail) where the rear swings back
Ruts
can
be
dangerous.
Steer
booster cables, snow brush, ice
and forth. The best prevention across them as squarely as Frozen solid
While Driving
scraper, flashlight and flares.
Frozem emergency brake-
When driving keep the is to start out more steadily. possible.
Before traveling
The car will whip around too
Try to rock if free using reverse.
Don’t
slowdown
while
going
wheels
turning
on
the
car;
don't
Before starting any journey
fast upon striking ice or loose up hills. Build momentum to Next time leave car in part or in
lock your wheels. Stay at least gravel
in a vehicle, all windows should
and when going around
help you climb. Use low gears, gear.
two
car-lengths
back
for
every
be thoroughly cleared of ice
corners
too fast. This is called a not brakes while going down a
Frozen d o o r lock—Try
10
miles
per
hour
of
speed.
and snow. The engine should
spin-out. Hydroplaning occurs hill, if you lose control go into a warming the key with a match.
That’s
10
car-lengths
at
50
mph
be warmed up for a few minutes
wet roads while the vehicle is snow bank.
Next time put a piece of tape
and 12 at 60 MPH. Look out on
with garage doors open.
traveling at about 35 mph or
Icy spots are ten times more over the door lock.
for
slowing
of
traffic.
If it’s exceptionally cold a
more. The wheels begin to lose slippery than dry pavement at
Frozen fuel line—Keep your
Plan your stops and slow contact with the road and wind
b lo ck h e a te r, e le c tric a lly
tank at least half full. Add “Dry
30
degrees.
Watch
out
at
down
well
in
advance,
don’t
heated dipstick or a trouble
brake in the middle of a curve; or a slight turn can cause a skid. intersections, underpasses and gas” to the fuel tank.
light under the hood will keep
Lessons on learning to
Frozen windshield wipers—
shady spots on bridges.
brake only when traveling in a
the engine from getting too
Carefully free them. When you
Getting stuck
straight line. Apply the brake control skids can take place in a
cold.
Getting stuck is inconvenient stop the car turn them off to
gently then release just before compeltely deserted parking
Turn light on to low beam in
lot. M ost skids can be
but
it need not cause panic. protect the motor.
brake
locks;
repeat
with
short
order to be seen and be sure to
controlled by removing your
Clear
a path in front of and ALWAYS USE SAFETY
pauses
in
between.
Pump
the
use turn signals.
foot from the gas pedal. Let the behind each wheel. Front wheel BELTS
brakes, don't slam them on.
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dike.
Spilyay Tymoo photo by Shewczyk
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