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Driving in bad weather – HONDA 2000 Accord Coupe - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Driving in Bad Weather

Rain, tog, and snow conditions

require a different driving technique

because of reduced traction and

visibility. Keep your car well-

maintained and exercise greater

caution when you need to drive in

bad weather. The cruise control

should not be used in these

conditions.

Driving Technique — Always drive

slower than you would in dry

weather. It takes your car longer to

react, even in conditions that may

seem just barely damp. Apply

smooth, even pressure to all the

controls. Abrupt steering wheel

movements or sudden, hard appli-

cation of the brakes can cause loss of

control in wet weather. Be extra

cautious for the first few miles

(kilometers) of driving while you

adjust to the change in driving

conditions. This is especially true in

snow. A person can forget some

snow-driving techniques during the

summer months. Practice is needed

to relearn those skills.

Exercise extra caution when driving

in rain after a long dry spell. After

months of dry weather, the first

rains bring oil to the surface of the

roadway, making it slippery.

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