With the freezing weather and icy roads, many inexperienced drivers, and even experienced drivers, experience “ice skidding”. According to Plymouth Rock, Ice skidding accounts for 24% of all car accidents where 1,300 people are killed and more than 116,800 people are injured in vehicle crashes. However, you can prevent ice skidding with just a little more skill and knowledge. First off, driving slow can help prevent ice skidding from even beginning, but if you do find yourself sliding you need to not panic. Secondly, it may seem obvious but don’t slam on the brakes. Finally, avoid quick, jerky actions. What you should do is lightly push down on the brakes and turn the wheel in the direction that the back of your car is going.
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Icy Roads and Safe Driving
January 14, 2025
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Daetyn Ryder Joseph Fowler works as the online editor for this year’s Tiger Times staff. The 16-year-old Scorpio balances his duties with many other activities. He spends his time after school working at Dominoes and playing real-time strategy (RTS) games. His more school-related activities include being part of ESports, Skills USA, and Math Club, along with being the Vice President of FBLA. While Fowler tends to be controversial, he had an agreeable answer when asked about his least favorite dog breed, the chihuahua. The lifelong Fort Scott resident claims to have joined us due to peer pressure, but we are happy to have him.