"alfred" <tomboy83=@yahoo.com> wrote

>>> I just mean if you are on the highway going 60 mph for instance and
>>> you want to take an exit and as your breaking in D you realize that
>>> there are cars going slower than you thought in front of you. You can
>>> then put it in D3 when your going about 45 mph and this will help you
>>> slow down faster.
>>
>> You'd best be using the brakes for that. The transmission only acts on
>> two
>> wheels, which could be disastrous on wet or icy roads.
>
> Hi Tegger,
>
> Usually when I am getting off the freeway and slowing down on the exit
> ramp, I only use the brakes. Sometimes if it seems like I have to stop
> alot faster, I will brake and also put the car in D3.

I do the exact same thing.

> Wouldnt this be safe since I am using the brakes also?

Generally, yes...in the situations that I mentioned.

>Plus I guess you know that the 2008 Accord has traction control, EBD, VSA
>and Brake Assist. I guess that can help in a slippery situation too.
>
> Al



By the way, I love my 2008 Accord.

Peace,
Polfus