Yesterday, I had one scariest road experience on my way home from work. Let’s just say I’m glad nothing happened to me and I didn’t hit nor I was hit by other vehicles. I’ve been going to a supplier facility this entire month and I’m still not used to the route. Last night it started to snow and I knew I had to drive slow and careful. These past few days I was driving my dad’s car because he didn’t pass his emission test and it was advise to drive on the highway. My father hates driving the highway so I volunteered to take his car to get oxygen pump up. Anyways, as the snow was falling, I was approaching a curve and started to press lightly on the brakes. I started to feel the car to swirl a little bit and panic. I then pressed the brakes harder (big mistake) and my car all of the sudden crossed 4 busy lanes toward the median. There were patches of ice on the road from previous snow fall and that’s where I landed. I parked my car and was shoken up. I replayed in my head over and over because I knew what to do when something happens like this but it didn’t registered at the time. So, I want to share the two thing to do when you’re in this situation:
- Release your brakes – They will lock up and ABS (antilock) does not work well on ice. It’s hard to control sliding wheels so it’s best to release the brakes
- Turn your vehicle into the slides – watch which way your car is going and follow that direction. Going the opposite directions will cause the car to slide the opposite direction.
Drive safely!
-Josie
theworldofcos said:
Josie, I am so glad you are ok! & I am clicking LIKE because those are good tips! Stay safe.
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janandjot said:
Thanks Cos! Someone is watching me for sure! Stay safe as well 🙂
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Melisa said:
Josie, I am happy that nothing serious happened and that you are well 🙂
Mel
http://www.livingoncloude9.com
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janandjot said:
Thanks Mel! Stay safe! 🙂
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Colleen said:
Glad you’re safe!! I was sliding around a bit too last night, mother nature needs to get herself together and quit it with the snow
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janandjot said:
Thanks Colleen! Can’t wait for winter to be over. So done with this snow lol drive safe!
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SashaRibben said:
This sounds terrifying. Im so glad you’re alright, what a horrible fright! Stay safe x
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janandjot said:
Thanks Sasha! It was scary but glad nothing happened to me or others. Stay safe as well! 🙂
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plus+beauty27 said:
I am so glad to hear that you’re okay! That must have been really scary! ❤ xo
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janandjot said:
Thanks Katie! It was scary but glad nothing major happened. Be safe! 🙂
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plus+beauty27 said:
You’re welcome! No snow here in Vegas thank goodness lol. 🙂
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Nicole Ashley Fashion Blog said:
I am glad that you are okay.
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janandjot said:
Thank you, me too
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MR. CCM (@HitnRunTony) said:
Glad to hear you’re ok, I’ve had a similar experience and know first hand how scary it can be.
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janandjot said:
Thanks Tony – wish we can be done with this long winter, drive safe!
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stephieestie said:
So scary! 😦 So glad you are okay!
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janandjot said:
Thanks Stephanie! Stay safe! 🙂
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avibrantday said:
Thanks for the icy-road condition tips, and I’m so sorry you had this scary experience! I’m glad you’re safe though.
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janandjot said:
Thank you Jacqueline! It’s never fun to go through these scary experience but it reminds me how lucky I am to be alive and that no one got hurt. Stay safe!
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ymorbeauty said:
This is a really good reminder Josie, and I’m happy to hear you’re alright! I’ve been driving in crappy conditions for so long, I always assume people know what to do in situations like these. The harder you press the brakes, the less they’ll work! I learned to pump my breaks when I’m losing control–it helps! Hope you’re not too shaken up.
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janandjot said:
Thanks Romy! I usually pump my brakes too when I hit a slippery patch but this happened so quickly to react eek! Drive Safe!! 🙂
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ymorbeauty said:
I know, in theory you know what to do, but when it happens, it happens so fast! Just glad you’re safe.
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janandjot said:
Thanks 🙂
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