thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura. Description. Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura is a rare disorder that causes blood clots (thrombi) to form in small blood vessels throughout the body. These clots can cause serious medical problems if they block vessels and restrict blood flow to organs such as the brain, kidneys, and heart.
âTHE MOST IMPORTANT DRIVING TECHNIQUE TO AVOID CRASHES WHEN DRIVING IN ICY OR SNOWY CONDITIONS IS REDUCING SPEED AND INCREASING FOLLOWING DISTANCEâ. When you are driving on ice, you have to keep in mind that your wheels don't have as much traction as they do when you are driving on dry pavement.
Credit: Westend61 (No Collection) Getty Images. The purpose of ESP is to keep the driver in control of the car during hazardous conditions, such as on slippery road surfaces. Skidding is one of the leading causes of car accidents. When the car begins to lose traction, ESP activates by automatically applying the brakes individually.