Driving in bad weather – HONDA 2000 CR-V - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Driving in Bad Weather

Traction — Check your (ires

frequently for wear and proper

pressure. Both are important in

preventing "hydroplaning" (loss of

traction on a wet surface). In the

winter, mount snow tires on all four

wheels for the best handling.

Watch road conditions carefully,

they can change from moment to

moment. Wet leaves can be as slip-

pery as ice. "Clear" roads can have

patches of ice. Driving conditions

can be very hazardous when the

outside temperature is near freezing.

The road surface can become

covered with areas of water puddles

mixed with areas of ice, so your

traction can change without warning.

Be careful when downshifting. If

traction is low, you can lock up the

drive wheels for a moment and cause

a skid.

Be very cautious when passing, or

when being passed by other vehicles.

The spray from large vehicles

reduces your visibility, and the wind

buffeting can cause you to lose

control.

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