We can all agree that one of the worst things that a person can do is to drive a mode of transportation on the streets and/or highways of a place where it is snowing. Nothing on Earth, except a commute to and from work or a family emergency would cause me to risk my life on a snow covered street and/or highway. That is especially true during a snow storm. Sure, worse things can happen to you, like getting a heart attack, freezing to death and/or dying from an injury due to a traffic accident. During a snow event one or more of the above can and will most likely happen to you and to those who choose to be a passenger within your vehicle. Keep in mind that snow hides the pot-holes, ice and even the lane markers. You can easily drive your vehicle on the wrong side of the street and not even be aware of that fact. Then again, even the best driver will lose control of his or her motor vehicle when that vehicle looses traction with the pavement and begin to slide. The fact of the matter is that you can do nothing but hope to regain traction while trying to remain in a straight line as the vehicle slows down. In that regard, take your foot off of the accelerator pedal and do not apply the brake. Try to steer your vehicle in the direction of the slide as the vehicle slows and hopefully remains on the street. During such snow storms, being blown off of the road by the wind is a common occurrence. Then again, the roadway might be blocked by snow drifts or other vehicles that ran out of fuel or were involved in an accident. In this case, snow tires and/or tire chins will do nothing worthwhile in which to allow you to continue on your way. You can only hope that some emergency vehicles will arrive on the scene and clear the blockage and/or assist those who require medical assistance. Do you feel lucky? Praying does help if you are cold and hungry and there is little else that you can do, as you slowly freeze to death or go into shock that usually results from vehicle related injuries. As the old saying goes: “Experience is the best teacher.” You might survive the dangers of driving on snow covered streets and/or highways, but sooner or later you will most certainly experience one of the above most unfortunate events. Do not push your luck, so to speak. It is far better to be safe than sorry or dead. You too, can be the next victim of a snow event. Category:Home › Home • Will higher gasoline prices mean lower sales for new cars? — part 2 • Will higher gasoline prices mean lower sales for new cars? — part 1 • Should the crew of the Sea Shepherd board whaling ships? • Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat? — part 13 • Grandparents: Can blogging chronicle your genealogy? • Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat? — part 12 • Are teachers unions the cause of public school problems today? • Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat? — part 11We can all agree that one of the worst things that a person can do is to drive a mode of transportation on the streets and/or highways of a place where it is snowing. Nothing on Earth, except a commute to and from work or a family emergency would cause me to risk my life on a snow covered street and/or highway. That is especially true during a snow storm. Sure, worse things can happen to you, like getting a heart attack, freezing to death and/or dying from an injury due to a traffic accident. During a snow event one or more of the above can and will most likely happen to you and to those who choose to be a passenger within your vehicle. Keep in mind that snow hides the pot-holes, ice and even the lane markers. You can easily drive your vehicle on the wrong side of the street and not even be aware of that fact. Then again, even the best driver will lose control of his or her motor vehicle when that vehicle looses traction with the pavement and begin to slide. The fact of the matter is that you can do nothing but hope to regain traction while trying to remain in a straight line as the vehicle slows down. In that regard, take your foot off of the accelerator pedal and do not apply the brake. Try to steer your vehicle in the direction of the slide as the vehicle slows and hopefully remains on the street. During such snow storms, being blown off of the road by the wind is a common occurrence. Then again, the roadway might be blocked by snow drifts or other vehicles that ran out of fuel or were involved in an accident. In this case, snow tires and/or tire chins will do nothing worthwhile in which to allow you to continue on your way. You can only hope that some emergency vehicles will arrive on the scene and clear the blockage and/or assist those who require medical assistance. Do you feel lucky? Praying does help if you are cold and hungry and there is little else that you can do, as you slowly freeze to death or go into shock that usually results from vehicle related injuries. As the old saying goes: “Experience is the best teacher.” You might survive the dangers of driving on snow covered streets and/or highways, but sooner or later you will most certainly experience one of the above most unfortunate events. Do not push your luck, so to speak. It is far better to be safe than sorry or dead. You too, can be the next victim of a snow event. Category:Home › Home • Will higher gasoline prices mean lower sales for new cars? — part 2 • Will higher gasoline prices mean lower sales for new cars? — part 1 • Should the crew of the Sea Shepherd board whaling ships? • Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat? — part 13 • Grandparents: Can blogging chronicle your genealogy? • Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat? — part 12 • Are teachers unions the cause of public school problems today? • Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat? — part 11
