Dobsons German Auto

  It can happen on ice, on a very wet or oil-slick road…You start skidding . You cannot control your car anymore…Here are a few tips to face this uncomfortable driving situation: Above all do not panic! Look where you want your car to go and steer in this direction. Above all, do not brake. In fact, you should take your foot off the brake altogether. Do not accelerate either. Experts agree that during a skid the forward motion of the vehicle must be reduced in order to stop faster. If you are driving an automatic transmission, this can be done by shifting to neutral. If you cannot do that immediately, do not touch the transmission gear. If you are driving a manual transmission, declutch. Some experts promote leaving the vehicle in gear without applying the gas during the skid. This in order to be able to gently accelerate to avoid an obstacle. Using winter tires and driving at a reduced speed are other important factors that influence a vehicle’s stopping distance. If the emergency...