PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-732
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 732
NOVEMBER 2013
28
PS 732
NOV 13
easy!
suppose
your tail is
swinging to
the right…
…like
this…
and on a slick
road,
don’t
count on
your brakes to stop
you in a hurry.
adjust your
speed to road
conditions.
steep hills, sharp curves
and ice- or snow-covered
roads mean trouble if
you don’t!
slamming on the
brakes will make
your vehicle
slide.
ok, fine.
how about
skidding?
if driving a tractor-
trailer, steer away
from the direction of
the sliding trailer.
and don’t oversteer.
steer just enough to
correct the skid.
take your foot off the gas and
turn your steering wheel in the
direction your rear is skidding.
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
super-cautious
on sharp
curves. if you go too fast,
centrifugal force will sling you
off the road, creating a bad day
for you and your unit.
so slow down
before
going into a curve or
downgrade. engine
drag helps, too. just
ease off the throttle.
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.
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.
Speed
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