Howdy from land of ice and snow in Alberta, Canada!

Since October we have been driving on snowy and icy roads and in all my years of driving vehicles with ABS, ABS will not help you stop on ice or slippery snow for that matter as there is the potential to lock up multiple wheels all at once, if not all of them as what has happened to you.

When it comes to snow and ice, winter tires are the only thing that really makes a significant difference as RTONDER has mentioned. Of course driving slower and being more aware is also key.

Snow and ice should be treated like a road with a lot of loose gravel or mud. When cornering, take the corners slow or you will get pulled into the turn and will go off course unless you are quick to hit the brakes and to release them quickly to help you stay on course.

If you only have a low profile road / pavement tire then it won't be fun for you on any ice or snow, it's actually an accident waiting to happen. An all season tire is also not that great but better.

I hope that helps some.

 

I understand completely and I was not "slamming" you, I was just trying to make sense of it all, thats all.

 

No offense taken, was just trying to give everybody a little background on myself so everyone wouldn't think I was a new 16 year old driver, or think that I was panicking and slamming on the brakes. This is why I asked here because I am new and 'green' while driving on the slippery substance known as ice and snow. So I guess my question has been answered and there is nothing wrong with my Disco, it may be just my tires. They are not a winter tire.

 

I found myself on solid ice about two weeks ago. Decided to test my tires, ( toyo LT1's) all 4 locked up, slid about 15'. Thought it was odd too. tested again, and the ABS did kick in. Seems if all stop at same time, then ABS does not work.

P.S I have about 2,000,000. Km driving experience. I found myself alone on a highway, always wanted to just hit the brakes....it was fun.

 

GURU06 and rtonder thank you for your replies.