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Originally Posted by Welton
I used to deliberately cycle in really bad snow and ice and believe it's good experience for when you begin to drive a car.
Smooth inputs of the controls, braking very gently and in plenty of time and don't 'provoke' the car at all.
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Absolutely. Every driver should serve an 'apprenticeship' on two wheels - it brings an awareness of road, weather and traffic conditions that driving a car never can. Additionally, modern cars with their standard ABS, EBFD, TC, etc., should theoretically make driving safer, but many drivers negate the benefits by driving with a (misplaced) confidence that they will always get them out of trouble.
Apropos cycling: I used to have a 'winter' bike, equipped with a fixed wheel, which gave a much greater degree of control in slippery conditions than free.
Regards, John.