From the archive record
Cars struggling to maintain traction on a snow-covered mountain road in Uttarakhand during winter. In daytime scenes, several vehicles stop on a slippery bend as their tyres spin on packed snow and ice, while onlookers stand nearby and snow-covered conifers line the hillside. Night-time footage shows a white SUV skidding on the frozen road, with its headlights illuminating the icy surface as the driver steps out to assess the situation. The scenes illustrate the driving difficulties caused by heavy snowfall and icy road conditions in mountainous areas. Reduced traction on frozen roads makes slow driving, adequate distance, and careful manoeuvring essential for winter travel.