[Shotimes] snow and ice

[Donald Mallinson]

Not sure where this came from, (ABS not working below a 
certain speed) but every vehicle I have had has had ABS that 
works as long as the vehicle is moving and the tires are 
slipping.

ABS can extend (make longer) stopping distances quite a bit 
in certain situations.  For instance in snow, it is helpful 
to slide the tires sometimes, and build up a pile of snow in 
front, ABS prevents this from happening as quick.  On ice 
ABS can't improve traction at all, since there effectively 
ISN't any traction.  Chances are in the example of the BMW, 
the car would have hit the wall with or without ABS.

The problem with ABS and the typical driver is that they 
don't know how to use it.  This is where classes like those 
taken by SHO convention attendees comes in handy.

That is why every winter, for the first snowfall, I find a 
safe place to test the ABS on all our vehicles and encourage 
all of my family and friends to do the same.  Stomp that 
pedal as hard as you can and keep holding it down is the 
only way to use ABS correctly, and most people don't do that.

My best tip for winter driving is that if you find yourself 
in a situation where you don't think you will stop on a 
slick street, try to move to the side and find some built-up 
snow/slush.  That has more friction/build-up capability than 
the slick well-travelled lane.

Don Mallinson

Paul L Fisher wrote:

> 
> Just how fast was he going? ABS does not work under 25 or so mph. Remember 
> that folks, and let's repeat - ABS does not work at slow speeds.
> 
> Ron Nottingham - Dalton, GA
> 89 325i
> 90 SHO
> 
> "It takes a man to suffer ignorance and smile"
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