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Secrets of winter driving: brake, power, and steer your way through slick mountain roads

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The most important factor in winter driving is vision. It is essential to look in the direction where the car should go. If the car is about to skid into another car, do not look at the car, look for room around the car. Other driving tips on braking, steering and traction are given.

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Slick-driving tricks

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Skiers and drivers use many of the same principles. The places where a car's tires come in contact with the ground are called footprints or contact patches. Drivers' actions affect how big the contact patches become.

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Weathering the winter: how to keep snow and ice from derailing your ski trip

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Common driving concerns that many skiers have about driving in winter conditions are discussed. Tips are presented on tire inflation, vehicles that do not need chains, antilock braking systems and traction.

Automobile driving in bad weather, Bad weather driving

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