Show EASE UP IN A FREEZE UP sort 75 n FT n m fy I 1 n CAN YOU i S braking distances 26 ol 01 rr on various road ET surfaces at 20 mph DRYCON CRIT I 1 eav 69 ff NO CHAINS A CHAINS ON a EAR WHEELS rr NATURAL RUBBER TIRES NO CHAINS I 1 I 1 desm SYNTHETIC RUBBER TIRES N ano CHAINS ON REAR WHEELS GRIM FACTS new winter accident facts based on research by national safety council reveal alarming increase of skidding and poor visibility crashes during snowy icy weather authorities urge equalized brakes using tire chains windshield wipers defrosters def rosters goo good d lights and lower speeds to minimize the added winter seasonal hazards the national safety councils coun cila six rules tor for safe winter driving are 1 get the feel of the road before you start out 2 adjust speed to road weather and traffic 3 use tire chains on ice and snow 4 keep windshields wind shields and windows clear 5 pump your brakes on an snow enow or ice dont lock wheels 6 follow at a sate safe distance it takes three to 12 times more distance to stop on snow enow or ice |