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Dec 8, 2022
2:31:56pm

travelcoug All-American

The false sense of security is dangerous

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travelcoug

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PSA for warm state drivers in a snowstorm

travelcoug

12/8/22 2:16pm

Here's another tip. No cruise control when it's slick. Just shut it off. It will get you into trouble.

IdahoCoug

12/8/22 2:19pm

Was just about to say this

Pro Logic

12/8/22 2:20pm

On most cars today fortunately the sensors get jammed up when there is snow

travelcoug

12/8/22 2:23pm

There's a big spectrum of driving in the snow. Cruise is fine for lots of it.

ryebrye

12/8/22 2:30pm

The problem is that it depends a lot vehicle to vehicle and conditions change quickly.

IdahoCoug

12/8/22 2:37pm

Feel the same way about all you westerners that have never seen a real

Corn Pop

12/8/22 2:20pm

Unless it's absolutely pouring, it's speeds as usual. It's rain, not snow.

JDBlue

12/8/22 2:27pm

All good advice. Now for cold weather drivers visiting places that rarely get

JAGA97

12/8/22 2:25pm

Or all the out of state drivers that come to AZ and try and drive through the

Nat Gas Man

12/8/22 2:25pm

And, 4WD helps with traction going forward or uphill, but it does not help you

neboutefan

12/8/22 2:30pm

Snow tires are more important than 4WD for winter driving. But both are helpful.

ryebrye

12/8/22 2:31pm

The false sense of security is dangerous

travelcoug

12/8/22 2:31pm

Late last night there was a dually pickup that was in the HOV and not staying in the ruts and he sprayed

CSoul

12/8/22 2:33pm

Yup - when it comes to morons speeding and doing stupid things on the freeway

12/8/22 2:48pm

Subaru's can be pretty bad too

A_blue_car

12/8/22 3:05pm

My favorite video for western state lectures about winter. Experts all.

MarylandFan

12/8/22 2:34pm

That is 400 North--the road to the temple

Carnac

12/8/22 2:58pm

Better yet, take side roads during storms for a winter.

DomCasual

12/8/22 2:52pm

Get AWD and snow-rated tires, then drive like you have neither.

Madam Pattirini

12/8/22 3:00pm

do they still make tires with metal studs in them? my dad had them growing up

demon_llama

12/8/22 3:26pm

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