It’s no secret that Los Santos has been subject to a recent flurry of snow. The Los Santos Weather Office is closely monitoring the data for any changes expected in the near future.
However, once the snow settles on the ground and freezes over, we expect the road surface to become loose and much more slippery. This presents a new challenge for drivers.
Some drivers in Los Santos are not experienced in driving through the snow. Therefore, the sudden change in temperature and also driving conditions may come as a surprise. In this article, we have covered Driver Caution and what you should be doing when out on the roads.
1. Drive When Absolutely Necessary
The first one goes without saying.
The snow and cold weather presents various risks for drivers. Not only does the road surface become dangerous, but so does sharing the roads with other vehicles.
Each time you enter a vehicle to drive in this weather, you are taking a risk. A risk with your life. A risk with your vehicle.
Only drive when you need to. Try to prevent less important travel. If you do need to drive, make sure to take your time and apply common sense.
2. Brake Early, Drive Slowly
When driving in the snow, you need to apply a different attitude. Los Santos is home to many “Lewis Hamilton” fans.
However, you need to adapt your driving technique for the weather. Braking is a major priority in the snow. Where you would usually brake while moving towards a junction, you need to brake much earlier. This will allow you to gradually lose speed, making a safe stop.
If you press the brakes firmly, due to last minute braking, you will find that your vehicle slides. This potentially results in you sliding out or through a junction.
Following this, you also need to be mindful about your speed. Drive slower than usual and make sure you remain in full control of the vehicle. Harsh acceleration will result in wheel spin, therefore causing you to lose traction.
3. Plan your Journey
With the weather, roads may close unexpectedly. This could be for a variety of reasons, from accidents to frozen or burst water mains.
Don’t expect your usual route to be open and clear. Do your research and plan your journey to avoid being in the bad weather conditions for longer than you need to.
Also be mindful of any items you may need in the snow. Such as chains for your tires, vehicle breakdown etc.
4. Apply Common Sense
Finally, the fourth step is to apply common sense.
You need to think about each road, each corner, each junction. If you own a rear wheel drive vehicle, then driving in the snow is not the best idea.
You are responsible for your own driving.
In The Event, The Worst Happens
If you find yourself in an accident with another vehicle, or in danger, you need to call 911. The emergency services are on duty to assist you in this bad weather.
You can also call the non-emergency line for advice on 311.