There is snow in Idaho. Imagine that! Snow! Here, in Idaho! WOW! And when there is snow it seems like all the stupid drivers come out. This morning it took 40 minutes for four miles! Farmer Ted could've run to work and back in that time!
I grew up with snow every year. I learned how to drive in snow that had not been plowed. I've had all wheel drive and 4WD vehicles and know when it is suitable to up the gear. I know how to put chains on and also know that if chains are required on the pass I ain't going! What peeves me is the number of drivers who don't seem to know how to drive in snow. These same drivers fall into a number of categories:
1.) 4WD-Jerks: They seem to think that since they are in a vehicle with 4WD they own the road and have a small probability of causing an accident. While there are many 4WDrivers that do know how to drive in snow there are many that jumped on the SUV trend and have no freakin clue. They seem to believe that just being in an AWD or 4WD vehicle they can command the road. I would like to know how many of them know how to switch into 4WD and when the use of it would be helpful. A dusting of snow does not call for 4WD. And so they drive like idiots, sliding around, not stopping safely, nor watching the driving of others. They give you looks of "why are you in a little car on the road! GET OFF!" as if being in a mini-van-SUV is the only way to travel in icy conditions.
2.) The Clueless: These individuals purchase a 4WD vehicle and have no intention of learning how to actually use 4WD. This always bothered me in places like Las Vegas where there is no snow or muddy conditions and I often wondered what the purpose of 4WD was. Why have one when you're not going to use it? This morning I was behind a Land Rover who couldn't drive. It was going less than 5 mph and was so slow, in slush where there should be no problems. WHY?! LEARN HOW TO DRIVE IT!
3.) Bugs n Metros: JUST SAY NO! When there is ice covering the road please understand that your low weight ain't gonna cut it when it comes to stopping and going. LET UP ON THE GAS PEDAL! Please! Applying more gas isn't going to necessarily get you moving when you're on a sheet of ice!!
And finally, understand that being too cautious can also cause accidents. If you're not comfortable driving in snow, in Idaho, where yes there is snow then try to find an alternative option. Or move back to California.
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Amen! In respose to your #2, recently I was the third car in a line of thirty stuck behind a Hummer. A HUMMER! My cheap little car passed left him in the dust (or rather snow).
May I also add a complaint about drivers AND PEDESTRIANS that don't seem to understand that drivers cannot stop on a dime in snowy conditions and thus continue to pull/walk out right in front of your car?
I live in MN, and yeah despite the fact that there is snow EVERY WINTER people still don't know how to drive in it. Makes you wonder, doesn't it?
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