Oldtimer, you are totally correct. When it is really cold, there is little issue except when it is really REALLY cold, like -50, both ABS and power boost can unexpectedly quit, and that makes for excitement as well. We rarely get freezing rain, but the last few years we have had one or two episodes, and then it is a whole new world, and that is where I want every edge going for me (and my daughter) that I can learn, which is why I have this post. Even after 50 years on the road there are new ways to get hurt that I discover regularly and it causes me to be more cautious, not less. Clearly, you feel the same way. It really worries me to be sharing the road with someone whom I overhear remark that they are a really great driver and think driving is easy. I am most grateful I only have to handle a passenger sedan and light pickup. You big rig drivers have my utmost respect.