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## [Stay in Control: The Role of Traction and Friction in Road Safety](https://intblog.onspot.com/stay-in-control-the-role-of-traction-and-friction-in-road-safety)

[Shane Woodman](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/shane-woodman), March 27, 2025

[![](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/Blog_images/640pxl%20%20Pictures/Winter%20road%20with%20sun%204-3%20640w.jpg)](https://intblog.onspot.com/stay-in-control-the-role-of-traction-and-friction-in-road-safety)

Having traction is essential for forward motion. While many people believe that traction is simply another word for friction, there are distinct differences between the two.

[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/stay-in-control-the-role-of-traction-and-friction-in-road-safety)

## [Static vs. Kinetic Friction: Understanding the Shift](https://intblog.onspot.com/static-vs.-kinetic-friction-understanding-the-shift-0)

[Quinten Tritle](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/quinten-tritle-1), January 16, 2025

[![](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/Blog_images/640pxl%20%20Pictures/Ambulance%20underneath%204-3%20640w.jpg)](https://intblog.onspot.com/static-vs.-kinetic-friction-understanding-the-shift-0)

We all know the feeling when tires lose grip, and the vehicle starts skidding. Controlled skidding in a go-kart could be fun, but a heavy vehicle unexpectedly skidding on a road could cause a very dangerous situation. The skidding is due to the vehicle losing road grip and obviously, this has to do with tires and road surface and how the friction is affected.

[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/static-vs.-kinetic-friction-understanding-the-shift-0)

## [Traction Needed for Heavy Vehicles - The Fundamentals](https://intblog.onspot.com/traction-needed-for-heavy-vehicles-the-fundamentals-0)

[Ulrik Andersson](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/ulrik-andersson), February 29, 2024

[![](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/Blog_images/640pxl%20%20Pictures/Truck_icyroad_bridge%20640x%204-3-1.jpg)](https://intblog.onspot.com/traction-needed-for-heavy-vehicles-the-fundamentals-0)

Adequate traction is essential for the forward movement of any motorized vehicle. In the absence of proper road grip, wheels will spin, leading to an inability to propel the vehicle. Read more to find out how to improve traction!

[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/traction-needed-for-heavy-vehicles-the-fundamentals-0)

## [Enhancing Emergency Response: Rescue drivers overcome snow and ice](https://intblog.onspot.com/enhancing-emergency-response-rescue-drivers-overcome-snow-and-ice-0)

[Shane Woodman](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/shane-woodman), December 7, 2023

[![](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/Blog_images/640pxl%20%20Pictures/US%20Firefighter%20driver%20Onspot%204-3%20640w.jpg)](https://intblog.onspot.com/enhancing-emergency-response-rescue-drivers-overcome-snow-and-ice-0)

In the fast-paced world of emergency response, every second counts. Ambulance and fire truck drivers are tasked with reaching the scene of an incident swiftly and safely. One invaluable tool that aids in this mission is Onspot, an automatic snow chain system.

[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/enhancing-emergency-response-rescue-drivers-overcome-snow-and-ice-0)

## [Winter Road Conditions - How to Increase Maneuverability?](https://intblog.onspot.com/winter-road-conditions-how-to-increase-maneuverability)

[Eric Carlebom](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/eric-carlebom-int), November 9, 2023

[![](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/Blog_images/640pxl%20%20Pictures/Winter%20road%20with%20sun%204-3%20640w.jpg)](https://intblog.onspot.com/winter-road-conditions-how-to-increase-maneuverability)

When winter arrives, sudden weather changes can affect us. The nights are longer than the days, and wet road surfaces can quickly freeze into ice. Having good traction is essential for road safety. Read more here: What is friction and its relationship with traction?

[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/winter-road-conditions-how-to-increase-maneuverability)

## [Auto chains for commercial drivers: Commonly asked questions](https://intblog.onspot.com/auto-chains-for-commercial-drivers-commonly-asked-questions)

[Leonard D'Orlando](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/leonard-dorlando), September 14, 2023

[![](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/North_America/Blog%20Images/Cover%20Picture%20Edited%20to%204x3/Hero%20Truck%20ONA%20640x%20LR.jpg)](https://intblog.onspot.com/auto-chains-for-commercial-drivers-commonly-asked-questions)

Timeliness is crucial in the transport business, especially in icy and snowy conditions. Discover more about the solution of automatic snow chains in North America in this blog post by an Onspot sales team member.

[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/auto-chains-for-commercial-drivers-commonly-asked-questions)

## [Road Safety- The Importance of Traction and Friction in Safe Driving](https://intblog.onspot.com/road-safety-the-importance-of-traction-and-friction-in-safe-driving)

[Shane Woodman](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/shane-woodman), July 20, 2023

[![](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/Blog_images/640pxl%20%20Pictures/Black%20ice%20WS%204-%2030640w.jpeg)](https://intblog.onspot.com/road-safety-the-importance-of-traction-and-friction-in-safe-driving)

Having traction is essential for forward motion. While many people believe that traction is simply another word for friction, there are distinct differences between the two. Learn more here.

[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/road-safety-the-importance-of-traction-and-friction-in-safe-driving)

## [Friction - Static can become Kinetic](https://intblog.onspot.com/friction-static-can-become-kinetic)

[Ulrik Andersson](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/ulrik-andersson), May 25, 2023

[![](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/Blog_images/640pxl%20%20Pictures/Onspot_Ambulance_Norway%204-3%20640.jpg)](https://intblog.onspot.com/friction-static-can-become-kinetic)

We all know the feeling when tires lose grip, and the vehicle starts skidding. Controlled skidding in a go-kart could be fun, but a heavy vehicle unexpectedly skidding on a road could cause a very dangerous situation. The skidding is due to the vehicle losing road grip and obviously, this has to do with tires and road surface and how the friction is affected.

[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/friction-static-can-become-kinetic)

## [Why Onspot? Frequently asked questions from commercial drivers](https://intblog.onspot.com/why-onspot-frequently-asked-questions-from-commercial-drivers)

[Leonard D'Orlando](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/leonard-dorlando), February 16, 2023

[![](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/Blog_images/640pxl%20%20Pictures/Winter%20sunset%204-3%20640w.jpg)](https://intblog.onspot.com/why-onspot-frequently-asked-questions-from-commercial-drivers)

The importance of commercial drivers cannot be overstated. These women and men driving across the world, delivering all sorts of goods and services keep the world and its economies thriving.

[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/why-onspot-frequently-asked-questions-from-commercial-drivers)

## [Fleet Manager – be prepared for slippery roads !](https://intblog.onspot.com/fleet-manager-be-prepared-for-slippery-roads-)

[Thomas Ancart](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/thomas), December 22, 2022

[![](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/Blog_images/640pxl%20%20Pictures/Winter%20road%20with%20truck%20equiped%20with%20Onpsot%204-3%20640w.jpg)](https://intblog.onspot.com/fleet-manager-be-prepared-for-slippery-roads-)

As many Fleet Managers, you work every day for having the best result of your fleet and to have drivers happy. You have the best trucks in your fleet with last technological accessories to conquest the road. But you may have forgotten something ? The weather can quickly change, and you will be at a loss if you don’t have the right equipment. Learn more here.

[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/fleet-manager-be-prepared-for-slippery-roads-)

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