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To: Tax-chick

A bit fried around the edges, but I have a 10 hour drive to during which to unwind tomorrow.

Only 2-3 hours of which will be in snow.

My first snow driving experience was Christmas Day. I’m an expert now...


4,814 posted on 12/27/2014 9:38:54 AM PST by null and void (Will the obama love story be called Broke Barack Mountin' or The Love That Dare Not Say Hussein?)
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To: null and void

That sounds like fun. I think nothing of a 10-hour drive, as long as I have a recorded book, but I’m not sure about snow.


4,815 posted on 12/27/2014 9:49:33 AM PST by Tax-chick (Our God is King!)
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To: null and void; Tax-chick; moose07; Monkey Face

Snow driving is constant hydro-planing.

Many drivers are surprised when their tires lift off the road surface and begin rolling across water. This removes steering and braking from the driving equation.

Other than that it’s no problem at all.

So snow does this for you. It lifts the tires (tyres, Moosie), off the road for a more extended opportunity to discover the principles and joys of hydro-planing.

The natural, and cautious, tendency is to slow down. This is somewhat helpful, but it is also necessary to summon enough intrepid fortitude to maintain a bit of momentum in order to get through the resistance offered by the snow.

Only a person cravenly attempting to keep body and soul together and continue living, would avoid this marvelous adventure and learning experience. If you survive, be sure to tell us all about it.


4,818 posted on 12/27/2014 9:54:28 AM PST by NicknamedBob (If you don't believe life is like a game, why do you play roles?)
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