Amen!It seems poetic justice,all the SUVs that hit the ditch during the first snowstorms-Kevin
Hey somebody has some sense!-Kevin-grand idea
Correct,in a lot of situations-Kevin
Translation: HOW you drive is a much bigger factor than WHAT you drive.
WHERE you drive is also probably more significant too.
I guess that means account for extra time to get to where you’re going, so you won’t be tempted to drive too fast.
Bring a good book, newspaper, magazine, crossword puzzle or the like in case you arrive early.
I disagree about buying separate steelies for the snow tires, but only for sedans. I think you should mount your snow tires on your stock rims when your all seasons are worn, and then buy separate low-profile high performance summer tires on, like, 18" rims. That, by far, is the best way to go.
And of course, the high-performance summer tires are only for safety, since they get better traction than all-seasons in summer.
Buy your milk, bread, eggs and toilet paper 2 days before the snow starts. It will relieve crowding at the supermarket. No crowding at the supermarket neans no need for the local TV news people to send their van out to take the closest parking spot to the store, which is the spot I want since everyone else bought thier milk, bread eggs and toilet paper 2 days ago.
I have heard people recommend down shifting to slow your car on slippery roads. This could actually CAUSE your tires to break loose & lose traction. It’s much better to shift to Neutral and keep the engine from still trying to put power to the wheels. This works well especially when going down hills. I’ve used this method in my 30 years of winter driving in SD and it works. Oh, and turn those HEADLIGHTS ON during poor weather!
Headlights ON, cell phone OFF!
I just read this on Better World Club’s online newsletter and thought I’d pass it on, so you can pass it on. (By the way, apart from you two, Better World Club is also pretty awesome). The advice is at the end but the whole article is worth reading (and sharing with listeners?):
NBC’s Today Show Offers Yesterday’s Way to De-Ice Your Car: Oil Crisis Means Nothing to Them
Run Your Car to De-Ice? Gee, Why Not Take a Plane to the Supermarket?
It’s early. It’s cold. It’s ok! NBC’s Today Show is offering advice on how to care for your car during these winter months.
There’s Matt Lauder and Ann Curry with a variety of specialists. “Here’s my windshield covered in frost.”
The “expert” then advises that you let your car idle for 15 minutes.
And not a word from anyone that perhaps this is a waste of gasoline. Let’s see, 200 million snowbound Americans (owning roughly that many cars) confronting winter by letting their cars idle each day? Does this make sense? Hey, it’s only 25 million or so gallons each morning, at an average of 8 oz. of gas every 15 minutes. (OK, less than that because of garages, but the 8 oz. could be low, so come on.)
Instead, plan ahead and de-ice the eco-friendly way. Combine one part water with two parts rubbing alcohol, apply to your windshield, and watch the ice peel away. Not only will you cut down on your greenhouse gas emissions, but your homemade de-icing solution is much greener than commonly sold chemical de-icers.
Use an anti-gelling additive when the temps go below 40, such as the white bottle of Powerservice, in order to avoid plugging of the fuel filter. Also fill up busy stations in order to get properly winterized fuel. Note for diesel engines only.
It’s very difficult to drive in times of foggy weather. I used to drive slowly at that times. So, my request is that we should drive calmly and we shouldn’t show our haste in winters which may be a risk for our lives.