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Warpy

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3. And if you do get stuck out in the middle of nowhere and have to call for a tow truck

Reply to Tab (Original post)

Thu Jan 21, 2016, 02:12 PM

Jan 2016

and run your engine to keep the heater on, do check the back of the car and clear that tailpipe. Folks have died from not doing that, too, especially when the tow truck has been a long time coming.

Going slow is key. I can't tell you how many jokers in 4WD SUVs have blown past my second gear self on the Interstate, honking and giving me the finger, only to have me pass them within a mile after they've done doughnuts into a guard rail. I just smile and keep going while they stand next to their banged up SUV on their cell phones.

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Driving through this weekend's storm [View all] Tab Jan 2016 OP

coastal storm, wind out of the NE Blues Heron Jan 2016 #1

Plus, if you start to skid/slide, 13) don't slam on your brakes and 14) do steer in the direction of JudyM Jan 2016 #2

It's hard to say now Tab Jan 2016 #6

Screw that... Turn off the TCS, turn into the skid, and gas that f*uker hard. Glassunion Jan 2016 #8

If there's no one else on the road Tab Jan 2016 #13

I like your attitude! Glassunion Jan 2016 #18

Just called my mechanic to recheck this. She said brake a little harder than you normally would, JudyM Jan 2016 #22

And if you do get stuck out in the middle of nowhere and have to call for a tow truck Warpy Jan 2016 #3

Yeah, that was points 2 and 4 Tab Jan 2016 #4

And where it is hitting worst, people aren't used to the snow MiniMe Jan 2016 #5

That's probably 90% of it Tab Jan 2016 #7

I live in the NC foothills ms liberty Jan 2016 #9

You can be safe in a Corolla Tab Jan 2016 #11

Oh, and I should add... Tab Jan 2016 #10

Great points all.... Takket Jan 2016 #12

Actually, another important point Tab Jan 2016 #15

I would be so screwed PasadenaTrudy Jan 2016 #14

There's one situation in which just driving slowly is not the answer. enough Jan 2016 #16

I've seen that situation lead to interstate blockages on I-80 here in Iowa, bullwinkle428 Jan 2016 #19

Yes, good point Tab Jan 2016 #21

I've seen TONS of evidence to support #4! In addition, snow tires can be bullwinkle428 Jan 2016 #17

I can't reasonably suggest you get snows Tab Jan 2016 #23

To the Greatest! Thank you, Tab. nt ChisolmTrailDem Jan 2016 #20