How to Avoid an Obstacle on a Slippery Surface Without ABS

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Stomp on the brakes.

   This will lock up all four wheels, slowing you down very quickly.
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   Step 2: Release a generous amount of pressure.

   Turn the wheel about 1/4 to 1/2 of a turn.
   
   Any more will cause under-steer and you'll side into the obstacle. , This will allow you to steer away from the obstacle and to get over the urge to stay on the brakes.
   
   The way to do this is:
   Shake your whole head away from the obstacle:
   This will force your eyes to follow.
   
   Focus on a visual target down the road in which you seek to escape. ,,
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   Step 3: Look where you want the car to go (the solution) and not at the obstacle (the problem).

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   Step 4: After you pass the obstacle

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   Step 5: steer back into your lane while keeping your eyes up

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   Step 6: looking for more potential problems.

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   Step 7: Get the car stabilized

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   Step 8: resume braking and stay on the brakes until your vehicle comes to a complete stop.

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