rmance tires and low ground clearance that typifies these specialty cars and makes them so fun to drive on dry pavement is exactly what makes them the worst things to be in when it snows or if there is ice on the ground.
In the worst case: If you find yourself in a skid that you can't control or steer out of, try to plan your impact to minimize the damage to yourself and others, and your vehicle (in that order). For example, you may have enough time and enough control left to choose what you will hit. If possible, go for something with "give"--such as a snowbank or grassy ditch. And try and hit it sideways, rather than head-on. You can use small trees and bushes to slow your vehicle down. The basic idea is to avoid a full-force impact with a stationary object, such as a big tree, utility pole, or something like that. It's always better to be in a single car accident involving just your
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