What gear should we use to start the vehicle on ice or snow?
A)The highest possible, normally second.Correct
B)The lowest, which is always first.
C)Reverse gear, which is the one that transmits the most smoothness to the wheels.
When driving on ice or snow we run the risk of the vehicle skidding. If we use a low gear ratio, it will have too much power and the wheels will only skid on the ice or snow. On the other hand, if we use a high gear ratio, the wheels will not skid as much because they will not have too much power.
To start the vehicle on snow we will use second or third gear to prevent the wheels from skidding. When driving we will try to use the highest gear possible, driving very smoothly. Remember that in such situations the braking distance increases considerably, so you must drive with caution and adapt the safety distance accordingly.
To start the vehicle on snow we will use second or third gear to prevent the wheels from skidding. When driving we will try to use the highest gear possible, driving very smoothly. Remember that in such situations the braking distance increases considerably, so you must drive with caution and adapt the safety distance accordingly.