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People in Seattle shouldn't drive in winter...
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We had an freak heavy snow in the middle of the day a few years back, and everyone was trying to get out of the city at once. First one we'd had in some years, and the SUV drivers who hadn't driven in snow before seemed to think that "4 wheel drive" meant the laws of physics didn't apply to them.
Someone really needs to set that video to pinball sounds.
DickT said:
Thats old news. What you can't see is how steep that hill is. Regular tires on super slick streets and on a hill no less....their driving skills aren't in question but rather the decision to attempt to drive after witnessing the first cat crash. DOH!!
Cheers, TB.
Odd, all I hear are the painful screams of each flake's death as they fall.....DickT said:
Philipperv
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Lay off the acid IGG. 
I watched the vid and read the comments. I need to say that I live on a hill (mountain really) and we only get snow a few times a year here. We have many idiots who try to drive in the snow on summer tires - a mercedes B class ust hit the tree in front of my house the other day. So it's not just americans that can't drive in the snow.
Of course, I didn't see anyone hit their gas 10 times and smash into a dozen objects though... lol that was awesome.
I live about 3 - 4 hours from Seattle.
Of course, I didn't see anyone hit their gas 10 times and smash into a dozen objects though... lol that was awesome.
I live about 3 - 4 hours from Seattle.
Philipperv said:Lay off the acid IGG.
NEVER!
That there is some funny shtuff
Pam said:
We get quite a bit of snow up here, and I even see that with the 4x4's up here. When you start spinning that just two other wheels without control. I like a 4x4 for going down two tracks in the woods, or getting unstuck off of the side of the road when you're hunting, but I honestly trust only using the rear two tires in the snow more. It's easier to predict what you're vehicles doing in the snow and you can correct it easier. Physics are still physics I agree and whenever you are hitting the brakes a 4 wheel drive means nothing.
BTW, I'm odd, but I actually like driving in the snow. Kind of fun.
I've been driving all winter with bald rear tires. HOWEVER, I don't live where it's hilly. If that was the case I don't think I would get away with it well. It's already affecting my take-off in the snow, but I just take off in second gear then shift early into third. If I lived where it was hilly with snow though that would definitely not be the greatest combination. A 4x4 would actually be something I would use in that situation too. Just for better grip going up.lostmind said: