Even very good drivers can not be quite sure about the road in winter conditions. On the ice or snow, the car behaves a bit like an untamed puppy, so we should know how to tame it.
The icing, ice and snow are the challenge that Nature builds us year after year, even in the current situation, when the winter weather in our country slightly retreats. At least several times during the cold part of the year we encounter this problem. What about it? For more modern cars, this is not such a problem if you simply press a single button. The car then adapts to the situation often better than its driver.
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Do you have a snow mode in your car?
Take a good look at the interior of your car and you will surely come across the buttons and “buttons” that you have never used. Maybe there is also one that switches to a mode that can handle snowy roads and slippery roads with an overview.
The button can be marked with Snow or Winter – according to the manufacturer and its solution. The only finger movement will then help stabilize the car even in unfavorable conditions and on a dangerous surface. For technically knowledgeable: it is an activation of traction control or stabilization system.
The car will take care of you
As soon as the driver activates the mode for the risk surface, the car is aware that it is moving on the edge of a possible problem. Therefore, it changes the engine power control so that the driver’s instructions respond slightly more slowly. He “understands” that a quick start could end up in a ditch soon. Likewise, the gearbox will react more carefully, and the transmission of force to individual wheels will be more controlled, especially in cars with drive to all wheels.
Fits even after the rain
As you can see, the regime should always be activated when the surface condition is on the influence of common winter problems. But it is also suitable for a wet road, and we should not forget that. Especially when traveling to higher altitudes, where the car will face not only poor adhesion of communication, but also with the elevation, it would be a sin not to use such assistance.
Manufacturers know why this measure is implementing this measure. Restricting wheels, smoother speed changes, as well as better car stability thanks to a more conspicuous wheel drive, all help to safety not only yours, but also all other road users you meet on your way.
You will also take care of yourself
The truth is that this mode has a rather advanced and modern types of cars. Even drivers who drive older cars but are not only dependent on the mercy of fate. Corresponding tires with a sufficiently deep pattern and the right driving technique without rapid direction changes and driving speeds can contribute to safe return home, like the magic button. However, if you think about changing your car, be sure to see if your selected piece has this button. It could come in handy.
Sources: www.autozive.cz, Octaviaclub.cz, www.garaz.cz
