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Driving in fog
Whenever possible, avoid driving if the
fog is thick. If you have to drive in misty
conditions, or if there is thick fog or fog
banks, follow these rules:
- Keep a moderate speed.
- Turn on the low beams, also during the
day, and use the rear fog lights. Avoid
using the high beams.
WARNINGWARNING
On stretches where visibility is good,
turn off the rear fog lights, as they
are very bright and may be annoying
for the occupants of the vehicles
behind you.
- Remember that fog makes the road damp
and therefore all maneuvers are more
difficult and braking distances are longer.
- Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in
front of you.
- As much as possible, avoid suddenly
changing speed and direction.
- As much as possible, avoid overtaking.
- In the event of an emergency stop, (e.g.,
failures, inability to proceed due to poor
visibility conditions, etc.) try to leave the
main driving lane. Then turn on the
hazard warning lights and, if possible, the
low beams. When approaching another
vehicle, sound the horn rhythmically.
Driving on mountain roads
Below is some advice for driving on steep
mountain roads:
- To prevent the brakes from overheating
when driving downhill, use the engine
to brake by engaging a lower gear.
- Never coast downhill or drive downhill
with the engine off or in neutral, nor
with the ignition key removed from the
steering column.
- Drive at a moderate speeds and do not
“cut” corners.
- Remember that overtaking uphill is
slower and requires a longer free stretch
of road. If you are overtaken when
driving uphill, ensure that the other
vehicle can pass easily.
Driving on snowy or icy roads
Below is some advice for driving in these
conditions:
- Keep a very moderate speed.
- Keep a safe distance from the vehicles in
front of you.
- Fit snow tires approved for the vehicle.
- Given the poor grip, use the engine
brake as much as possible and avoid
sudden braking.
- Avoid sudden acceleration and sharp
changes in direction.
- During the winter season, even
apparently dry roads can have icy
sections.
Therefore, be careful when driving along
stretches of road in the shade as there
may be icy patches.
Driving with the “ABS” braking system
The ABS system assists the driver as
follows:
- It prevents the wheels from locking and
skidding during emergency braking,
particularly in low-grip conditions.
- It allows braking and changing direction
at the same time. This feature is affected
by the physical limits and lateral grip of
the tires.
- When the ABS is activated, you will feel
a slight pulsing of the brake pedal
during emergency braking or in low-grip
conditions. Do not release the pedal but
continue to push it to give continuity to
the braking action.
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