BIGUN 1,485 #1 February 2, 2014 So we've gotten a couple of inches here. Our State's number four recreational activity is four wheeling. How can so many people who drive in 30 inches of mud and over 30 inch rocks not navigate two inches of snow? Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #2 February 2, 2014 BIGUN So we've gotten a couple of inches here. Our State's number four recreational activity is four wheeling. How can so many people who drive in 30 inches of mud and over 30 inch rocks not navigate two inches of snow? Because there's neither rocks nor mud under the snow? Because the ability to drive in adverse conditions disappears the instant they get into a normal car? Because it's the same road they drive everyday, why should it be any different just because it's a different color?"There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,485 #3 February 2, 2014 One news reporter called it the "Tulsa X-Games." Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #4 February 2, 2014 I drive on snow and ice for at least 5 if not 6 months of every year and this season I am still driving on less than good, actually rather old all season tires. Despite my less than good tires, I manage to not get into accidents (knock on wood). Why? when there are plenty of other drivers here who are subjected to the same winter driving conditions I am and yet many of them still get into accidents. It's about feeling the grip you have at any given moment in the seat of your pants and adjust your driving for this grip (or lack of grip). Ultimately it's the driver's responsibility, but I also put partial blame on the automakers for building modern cars where a smooth ride is more important that feeling the grip levels through your rear end. In winter time I drive a '99 Jeep Wrangler which has absolutely no modern amenities (there is nothing automatic in my Jeep) and you feel everything in this vehicle. It's not the best vehicle for the highways, but it sure does give you good feedback to what is going on with your tires and the road surface. However with all that said, when the roads become slick and slippery, slow down and leave a little extra distance between yourself and the vehicle in front of you regardless of what vehicle you drive. That's just common winter driving sense. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #5 February 2, 2014 CanuckInUSA...when the roads become slick and slippery, slow down and leave a little extra distance between yourself and the vehicle in front of you regardless of what vehicle you drive. That's just common winter driving sense. Unfortunately, common sense just like common courtesy, isn't all that common. Last week, when Atlanta was getting clobbered, I was up in Canada. I delivered in Montreal first thing Monday morning, and had a second stop in Quebec (city). It was snowing. They ended up with about 6" or so (15cm). A-40 (similar to an interstate) was snow covered and slippery. Driveable, but requiring caution. Even up in Canada, the idiots abound. The pattern was depressingly typical. Traffic would slow, there would be a rear-end accident or two, then there would be a car in the ditch or a minor accident being attended to by cops and a tow truck. What would happen is that the traffic would slow for the first accident, and the idiots going too fast and following too close couldn't stop. Crunch. There were three or four of these on the east bound side that I went past. There were more on the other side, including one where the original accident was fairly serious, there was one lane open... And there were multiple accidents in the traffic tie up behind. Including a semi truck that had jack knifed into the center ditch with the trailer across all lanes, totally blocking the road. I was very happy it was on the other side. I kept it reasonably slow, stayed well back from the traffic in front of me, and got to my destination unscathed."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #6 February 2, 2014 BIGUN One news reporter called it the "Tulsa X-Games." Man oh man, we used to have a blast road sleding in the cold de sacs around 81st and Harvard. The mall parking lot at 41st and Yale is where I was taught to drive on ice.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,485 #7 February 2, 2014 turtlespeed ***One news reporter called it the "Tulsa X-Games." Man oh man, we used to have a blast road sleding in the cold de sacs around 81st and Harvard. The mall parking lot at 41st and Yale is where I was taught to drive on ice. Crackin up.. Most of today's accidents are the area of 41st & Yale at Promenade Mall. That long down slope on 41st heading west. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david3 0 #8 February 2, 2014 turtlespeed ***One news reporter called it the "Tulsa X-Games." Man oh man, we used to have a blast road sleding in the cold de sacs around 81st and Harvard. The mall parking lot at 41st and Yale is where I was taught to drive on ice. Great way to learn to drive in snow. Find an empty lot and go crazy. Learn what it feels like when you lose traction, counter steer, overcorrect. Just get comfortable in adverse conditions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #9 February 2, 2014 david3 ******One news reporter called it the "Tulsa X-Games." Man oh man, we used to have a blast road sleding in the cold de sacs around 81st and Harvard. The mall parking lot at 41st and Yale is where I was taught to drive on ice. Great way to learn to drive in snow. Find an empty lot and go crazy. Learn what it feels like when you lose traction, counter steer, overcorrect. Just get comfortable in adverse conditions. It was great fun. One of the best memories i have from that area.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
