“Slow down the engine and do not pull the steering wheel”: how Pskov drivers survive the ice

With the onset of November temperature changes, the roads of Pskov and the region risk turning into a skating rink. To avoid emergency situations, traffic police experts and inspectors have formulated clear rules of conduct for motorists in ice conditions.

The main principle of driving on ice is smoothness. Any sudden movement of the steering wheel, gas pedals or brakes can lead to skidding. Brake should be in advance and mainly the engine, carefully working the clutch pedal.

High-risk areas in Pskov are bridges over the Great River, overpasses and protracted descents. Asphalt on them freezes faster than on ordinary sections of the road. Before leaving, be sure to check the work of windshield wipers, the level of non-freezing liquid and clean not only the glass and ice, but also the roof of the car so that it does not blind drivers from behind when braking. If the car still began to roll, the main rule: do not panic, do not hit the brakes and smoothly adjust the trajectory towards the skid.