Why can't people drive in the snow ?
 

I have spent the past 10 hours driving all over town, for one reason or another. I started out at about 10:30 this morning after we shoveled the driveway (my snowblower broke during the last snowstorm).

During the day I saw at least 5 cars buried in the snow on the side of the expressway, and when I say buried I mean it. One of the cars you could barely make out the color of the car there was so much snow on it. Many cars that had spun out. And the one I have to laugh at the most. Cars that attempted to turn onto side streets where the snow pile is as high as the front bumper of their car.

I am sure that I am not the only person who thinks that they have seen some of the stupidest people on the road.

Here are the rules that the drivers, here in Michigan, seem to live by.

• When the sun is shining, it means go 5 miles faster than the posted speed limit.
• When it rains, it means go 10 miles faster than the posted speed limit.
• When it snows, it means to drive at least the posted speed limit, even in 10" of unplowed snow.
• And don't forget to drive where ever you want on the road cause there is no one else is on the road with you.
• Also, don't forget to turn into snow piled up by the snow plows cause you know your car will make it through it, especially if the snow is higher than your front bumper.
• Most important, remember to be on your cell phone while you are driving your Land Rover, cause everyone will get out of your way.

And I wonder....Why can't people drive in the snow ???

Sorry....just needed to vent !

I thought it was just us southerners that couldnt drive on that stuff .Maybe with any luck spring will be here soon.

We don't need snow for drivers here to drive that way.

It was just a frustrating day, with people driving like idiots.

tell me about it people here in the CHI "chicago" are HORRIBLE drivers in the snow, when this past storm hit us, there were SOOO many accidents it was Stupid..wouldnt u think that after living in a city were it snows ull LEARN to DRIVE in the snow!!!!

They just close the roads here.

Same here ,when the first flake drops all hell breaks out and closures start.

I use to like driving home from work in the snow in my Z71. I'd drive a reasonable speed on the freeway and avoid the left lane. When ever I saw someone fly past me I'd wait to see how long before I saw them in the ditch and wave to them as I drove by.

3" to 6" of snow perdicted here tonight. People here do not know how to drive in it. Let the fun begin. I won't let my company truck even leave the office on snow days. Someone alway hits one, plus I about 2 hours work done for a 8 hour day.

I'm that guy passing you... and you won't see me in the ditch up ahead, because I'm riding on Bridgestone Blizzaks.

:p

We were just talking about getting a set of those.

I was surprised today to get on a local e-way heading into downtown. There was still so much ice and snow on the road. Really snow plow guys? It was unbelieveable. There was ice in 3 of the 4 lanes, the exit ramps were not plowed, and people were driving way too fast. A 20 minute trip took over an hour, and that was not even in rush hour.

TireRack.com has good sales on their snow tires in the spring... I think it was April last year they were doing $100 off + free shipping for a set of 4.

You won't regret getting them (or any snow tire). I picked up my Blizzaks cheap (used, $50 for all 4) and this was my first winter driving on snow tires... couldn't believe the difference, and I'll NEVER go back to driving on all seasons in the winter. After one snowfall with mine, I ordered a set of snow tires for my wife's car too (Firestone Winterforce... just as good in snow, but not as good on ice... 2/3 the price)

I have become somewhat of a "tire snob" from the experience. :o

I think as we get older we appreciate the difference in tires as we drive on the road. When we are younger we are just happy if they hold air.

Hell,I'm happy I still hold air.:banana:

I have the same tires on my Z71 Brian. I've pushed snow with the bumpers on that truck. If it get's worse than that I just stay home. I work from home so unless I have a Dr or Dentist appt. I don't have to go out in the deep snow. Isn't much I can't live without until they plow the roads so I don't have to deal with the crazies.

we are too Gary !