PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-672
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 672
NOVEMBER 2008
28
NOV 08
Speed
also, look ahead for dangers
and keep your eyes moving. be
ready to react or stop at all
times. when stopping, aim to stop
20 to 30 feet short to allow
for unexpected trouble.
use enough power to
help you around curves
and to hold traction—
the all-important grip
your tires have on
the road.
be
especially cautious
on
sharp curves. never go too fast
or centrifugal force will sling
you off the road, creating a bad
day for both you and your unit.
even if the road
ahead looks clean,
don’t be fooled.
slick, icy spots
form at the bottom
of hills, on bridges,
and in shaded areas
in cold weather.
bridges and
overpasses
freeze first.
cold air passes under
them, the pavement cools,
and water freezes more
quickly than on normal
road surfaces.
cross safely by going
easy on the throttle
with no braking or
quick steering.
if you skid,
take your
foot off
the throttle
and steer in
the direction
the rear of
the vehicle
is headed.
if driving a tractor-
trailer, steer away
from the direction of
the sliding trailer.
don’t oversteer.
steer just enough to
correct the skid.
and on a slick
road,
don’t
count
on your brakes to
stop you in a hurry.
slamming on the
brakes will make
your vehicle
slide.
adjust your
speed to road
conditions.
steep hills, sharp
curves and ice- or snow-
covered roads mean
trouble
if you don’t!
turn your steering wheel in the
direction your rear is skidding
and take your foot off the gas.
ok, fine. how
about
skidding?
so slow down
before
going into a curve or
downgrade. engine
drag helps, too. Just
ease off the throttle.
…like
this…
easy!
suppose
your tail
is swinging
to the
right…
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