Near Novosibirsk, a woman in a Lexus RX crossover chose to overtake in the right lane on a slick road, arguing that the vehicle ahead was moving too slowly in the left lane.
Video footage from a dashboard camera shows traffic on the highway traveling at about 100 km/h in an area where the speed limit is 90 km/h. The driver in the Lexus believed she could go faster. As soon as the SUV attempted to merge back into the left lane, it began to lose grip on the wet surface.
The crossover skidded, struck a bumper, and was subsequently pushed off the roadway. Observers note that the stability control system may have been overwhelmed by aggressive steering maneuvers, especially on a rain-soaked or icy segment where tire grip can rapidly deteriorate. The incident illustrates how quickly a momentary misjudgment in lane selection can escalate into a loss of control on slippery pavement.
While such footage circulates on social media and news outlets, it underscores broader driving safety concerns in adverse conditions. Drivers are reminded to maintain safe following distances, adhere to posted speed limits, and avoid abrupt lane changes when the road surface is slick. In cases like this, even modern electronic aids cannot fully compensate for aggressive inputs or poor lane discipline. The emphasis remains on steady, predictable movements, especially in regions where weather can periodically transform road grip.
- “Drive” can be read in Telegram.
A citation: ngs.ru reports the events described above.
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