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    Traction question -- Best braking strategy in snow and ice

    Still no convincing answers here. If your're going down a hill that's covered in ice, does engine braking (through downshifting) provide better traction than using vehicle brakes? Let's assume it's a 2wd vehicle, and downshifting controls the speed of two wheels. Braking controls all four...
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    Traction question -- Best braking strategy in snow and ice

    When driving on snow and ice does engine braking (by downshifting) provide more traction than applying brakes in a slow and controlled manner?