Mad Roger posted for all of us...
Then you have been poorly trained. Our company had mandatory EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operations Course) training by a certified instructor & recertification. PA is a "due regard" state. Look it up. You can't help if the vehicle is crashed. You are responsible for the crew and victims.
Clare Snyder posted for all of us...
Exactly! When the slickback chevys first came out with ABS the cops were burning up pads and crashing early and often. They had to be *retrained* to keep the binders on and steer out of trouble.
And that doesn't even work when you get into sloppy wet slush - The brakes basically shut off, and if you could steer around the trouble you wouldn't need to even try the brakes.
When driving in those conditions you drive as if you have no brakes - because when it comes right down to it, you will be right.
Otherwise known as defensive driving!
I like your thinking! ;-)
Clare Snyder posted for all of us...
+1 Training to steer out of trouble is hard. One has to focus their eyes on where they want to go rather than latching onto the collision site.Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.
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