
Originally Posted by
FriboRage
I see the results of NOT slowing down in the snow and ice every winter... and it's not pretty.
The interstate speed limit here is 65, if there's more than half an inch on the ground, Im not going above 55 or 60.. if there's more snow I'll take it down accordingly.
At 65+ mph, all it takes is one badly placed deeper patch of snow, or a thick line of snow or rut leftover from a plow to make your car lose traction completely, and I dont know about you but most 16 year olds would slam on the brakes the second they feel the car start to go wobbley. Which is why we have dead kids here every year.
Also, good luck avoiding sudden obstacles in the road, or other drivers being dicks and going normal speed in the snow.
Is the mph you're complaining about really worth hitting that random patch of snow that's gunna send you into the guard rail, or worse another driver? On a regular distance drive (10-30mins?) Is only saving you a few minutes at the end.
I think this thread is the pinnacle of having your head up your own ass. "LERN 2 DRYVE IN THE SNOW DUDE, DONT SLOW DOWN, BRO!"