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ICE Agents Surge Into Minneapolis, Immediately Thwarted by Actual Ice (fuelarc.com)

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As ICE agents surged into Minneapolis, they found actual road ice to be more than a match for their wits and driving skill.

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[–] boonhet@sopuli.xyz 5 points 18 hours ago* (last edited 18 hours ago)

But engine braking doesn't stop your car fast enough to even worry about traction much. And if you do lose traction with engine braking, I don't think ABS can help you like with actual braking.

It was also xDrive so the front axle is only powered when rear wheels start slipping AFAIK.