An outdated technology Mahindra Thar was caught on digicam skidding on black ice on Gulmarg Street on Friday earlier than it broke aspect obstacles and rolled down the slopes.
A Mahindra Thar SUV was caught on digicam because it skidded of the street to hit a barrier and roll down the slopes on Gulmarg Street on Friday. The video was broadly shared on social media platforms because it went viral.
Whereas there have been no reviews of any casualties, at the least two passengers had been seen leaping off the off-road automobile to avoid wasting their lives on the final second.
The video exhibits an outdated technology Mahindra Thar approaching a bend on Gulmarg Street amid heavy snowfall. It exhibits just a few different automobiles already parked in a single nook of the street. Because the Thar tackled the nook in comparatively larger pace with a sharper turning radius, it skidded on the ice and rolled down the slopes. The tyre marks of the Thar exhibits the way it misplaced management.
Later, the police administration issued tips for folks driving on snow and black ice within the hills in the course of the season. Automobiles plying on such roads with out correct anti-skid chains aren’t going to be allowed until the scenario improves. The police has additionally requested folks to take train additional warning whereas driving in such circumstances.
Among the many tips issued by the police, there are a number of factors which are aimed to supply ideas and tips in the direction of safer drives on snow and ice. It asks folks to not panic in case the automobile begins to skid. As an alternative, the driving force ought to attempt to management the skid whereas braking slowly to convey the automobile to a cease.
A number of the different advises issued are to examine the automobile earlier than beginning off. In case of snow or black ice, automobiles ought to use anti-skid chains to keep away from such incidents.
Whereas driving on snow or ice, a number of the generally used practices are to maintain a protected distance from the automobile forward, driving at a sluggish and regular pace, sticking to the identical lane with out overtaking others, keep away from utilizing cruise management on any slippery floor.
The police have additionally suggested in opposition to driving in case there may be snowstorm. It has additionally suggested folks to organize properly for any eventuality, like holding at the least half a tank of gasoline in automobile always.
First Printed Date: 25 Dec 2021, 10:53 AM IST
