Snowpocalypse now

redux

anotherbaldrick wrote: »

Perhaps we should all vote the driver of Audi reg SN57VML a special award, how about pillock of the millenium.

There is no such car.

The slightly obscured part has H not M

GolfBravo

Lum wrote: »

Apparently this was taken on the M4.

Perfectly safe - it is most likely Audi A4 Quattro, not just a plain cheap FWD.

anotherbaldrick

redux wrote: »

There is no such car.

The slightly obscured part has H not M

OK , now altered.

anotherbaldrick

DCFC79 wrote: »

Saw 2 vehicles earlier, 1 was i presume a 4x4 which still had snow on the bonnet plus some on the roof which was incredibly dangerous and the other was a BMW with snow on the roof which again was dangreous. Do people not think.

http://www.theorytestadvice.co.uk/highway-code Rule 229

DCFC79

anotherbaldrick wrote: »

http://www.theorytestadvice.co.uk/highway-code Rule 229

Abit lost why you linked me to that ?

Yes rule 229 says

Before you set off

• You MUST be able to see, so clear all snow and ice from all your windows
• You MUST ensure that lights are clean and number plates are clearly visible and legible
• Make sure the mirrors are clear and the windows are demisted thoroughly
• Remove all snow that might fall off into the path of other road users
• Check your planned route is clear of delays and that no further snowfalls or severe weather are predicted

Lum

DCFC79 wrote: »

Remove all snow that might fall off into the path of other road users

That includes the huge pile of the roof of the BMW you were complaining about.

DCFC79

Lum wrote: »

That includes the huge pile of the roof of the BMW you were complaining about.

Yes I know that as it was mentioned by yourself, thats what triggered my memory as I saw the 2 cars this morning and thought of this post ( well not just this thread but other websites I was reading last night aout driving in snow ).

worried_jim

Seen today in Bucks.

vaio

vikingaero wrote: »

Here is some pointers when driving an automatic FWD or RWD car:

(1) Use the snowflake/winter button when starting off. On most cars this puts the gearbox into 3rd gear which helps to minimise wheelspin/slip. If your car doesn't have a snowflake/winter button then select 3rd gear.

(2) When braking or approaching a junction/obstruction which may be icy, use the gear lever to select N (neutral) On most cars there is a shiftlock to prevent you from moving the lever too far into R or P. But you can freely switch between D and N. This has the effect of reducing or cutting drive to the wheels. The last thing you want on a slippery surface is the car trying to push forwards against your limited grip/brakes.

It's years since I've driven an auto but I though selecting 3 would still start go though 1 & 2 but wouldn't change up to 4th

Also, if approaching a junction the last thing I'd be doing is suddenly cutting & reapplying the drive to the wheels......I'd be keeping everything as smooth & gentle as possible

zappahey

vikingaero wrote: »

(2) When braking or approaching a junction/obstruction which may be icy, use the gear lever to select N (neutral) On most cars there is a shiftlock to prevent you from moving the lever too far into R or P. But you can freely switch between D and N. This has the effect of reducing or cutting drive to the wheels. The last thing you want on a slippery surface is the car trying to push forwards against your limited grip/brakes.

I don't agree with this at all.

I have a SAAB 9-5 Aero Auto and I use the gear selector to slow the car on snow and ice, trying to minimise braking.

And I'm curious as to the effect of staying in gear "pushing forward" against limited grip and brakes. How does that work?