Driving In The Snow

Member Joined: Dec 30, 2009 Posts: 18

We just had 6 inches of snow. It's kind of fun to drive in, but the other cars scare me because I'm not sure if they're in control or not. Do you drive in the stuff?

Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2009 11:59 pm

Yeah! It's a lot of fun, that's probably the only thing I like about winter Smile

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Driver Joined: Dec 30, 2009 Posts: 124

I do not like snow. I do not like ice. I do not like the winter. In DC when it snows, everybody knows to gets off the streets, as fast as they can, because they know that nearly everybody else doesn't like snow, snow makes them nervous. What is more of a nerving wrecking experience, than creeping along on the road among a bunch of nervous drivers? When snow is coming, you know to get your snow tires. When snow is falling, you know to get yourself home, and stay there, until the city has cleared the traffic lanes of snow and put down the de-icers.

Driver Joined: Dec 25, 2009 Posts: 100

I love driving in the snow. The slippery surface helps my car drift nicely where its not possible when the road is in dry condition during other seasons

Driver Joined: Dec 30, 2009 Posts: 124

arun wrote:" love driving in the snow. The slippery surface helps my car drift nicely"

"Slippery?" "Car drifting?" Are you having fun?

Driver Joined: Dec 30, 2009 Posts: 124

Digging out after a big snow.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wX1XiOMeTQ

Personal opinion: Not only is driving in the snow and ice no fun, but digging out after a heavy snow fall is the pits. We had a major snowstorm, (a blizzard), about three weeks ago and I know the snow ain't no fun.

Site Admin Joined: Jan 06, 2010 Posts: 485

it's a complete melt down situation here in london, what with all the schools closed and all. I dare not drive out in the snow at the moment! just enjoying it from my window.... Smile

Driver Joined: Dec 30, 2009 Posts: 124

"t's a complete melt down situation here in london, what with all the schools closed and all. I dare not drive out in the snow at the moment! "

That's understandable and sensible.

Site Admin Joined: Jan 06, 2010 Posts: 485

amazing isn't it, that in Canada life goes on normally despite snow half the year round, whereas in london every thing's come to a halt?! well, at least, the roads look nice without all the usual traffic...!

Driver Joined: Dec 30, 2009 Posts: 124

"amazing isn't it, that in Canada life goes on normally despite snow half the year round, whereas in london every thing's come to a halt?"

That speaks to the ability of man to adapt to his surroundings. I know that in US cities that have more snow than others, the people have vehicles which are better prepared for winter driving; the civil authorities have more snow plows and people trained to keep the roads open. In places with little snow or where snow fall is a seldom thing, the snow brings anxiety and panic, and complete or near civic shutdowns.

Site Admin Joined: Jan 06, 2010 Posts: 485

dfunzy wrote:

"amazing isn't it, that in Canada life goes on normally despite snow half the year round, whereas in london every thing's come to a halt?"

That speaks to the ability of man to adapt to his surroundings. I know that in US cities that have more snow than others, the people have vehicles which are better prepared for winter driving; the civil authorities have more snow plows and people trained to keep the roads open. In places with little snow or where snow fall is a seldom thing, the snow brings anxiety and panic, and complete or near civic shutdowns.

well said! Smile

yes, it's complete panic here, which is catching if you ask me! And it's simply because of a lack of preparation: not enough plows, shortage of salt, people just not being used to it. On the other hand, I'm thoroughly enjoying being off work for a while, and not having to drive in manic london traffic!

Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 11:40 am

dfunzy wrote:

arun wrote:" love driving in the snow. The slippery surface helps my car drift nicely"

"Slippery?" "Car drifting?" Are you having fun?

LOL I wouldn't take this guy seriously dfunzy. Based on his other posts he is more theoretical than practical, to say it politely LOL

Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 11:41 am

myownworld wrote:

it's a complete melt down situation here in london, what with all the schools closed and all. I dare not drive out in the snow at the moment! just enjoying it from my window.... Smile

Hi there Myownworld, and welcome to Fun and Safe driving! I am glad you joined Smile

Site Admin Joined: Jan 06, 2010 Posts: 485

Misha wrote:

myownworld wrote:

it's a complete melt down situation here in london, what with all the schools closed and all. I dare not drive out in the snow at the moment! just enjoying it from my window.... Smile

Hi there Myownworld, and welcome to Fun and Safe driving! I am glad you joined Smile

It's great to be here! Wonderful site...! Smile

New member Joined: Jan 03, 2010 Posts: 8

We recently had 12'' here in NC. I left work and never made it home. Hiked 1 1/2 miles to a motel in a blizzard. The roads weren't cleared for days, no power, the wrecker finally got my car out of a ditch. No, I do not like driving in the snow and we have more on the way tomorrow. Yikes. Shocked