Anyone in Kent make it in this morning?
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Absolute nightmare journey!!! I work in the back of beyond and God knows how I made it in this morning. Two people crashed, one quite serious who didn't make it in and a lady in accounts has damaged the front end of her 3-series hitting a grass bank.
I thought I was going to crash on at least 4 occassions. Made it in though unscathed!
I thought I was going to crash on at least 4 occassions. Made it in though unscathed!
If you can't drive in snow, you shouldn't be on the road.
Snowy conditions just highlight factors that could occur on the road at anytime. (Slippery surface/controlling a skid)
If you can't deal with these situations, you shouldn't be driving.
The amount of women in our office today that had to get hubby to drive them in because of 3mm of snow on the ground is disgraceful.
Snowy conditions just highlight factors that could occur on the road at anytime. (Slippery surface/controlling a skid)
If you can't deal with these situations, you shouldn't be driving.
The amount of women in our office today that had to get hubby to drive them in because of 3mm of snow on the ground is disgraceful.
shakotan said:
If you can't drive in snow, you shouldn't be on the road.
Snowy conditions just highlight factors that could occur on the road at anytime. (Slippery surface/controlling a skid)
If you can't deal with these situations, you shouldn't be driving.
The amount of women in our office today that had to get hubby to drive them in because of 3mm of snow on the ground is disgraceful.
A little unfair as very few people have taken any skid training. Most can drive but are just not confident enough to do so.Snowy conditions just highlight factors that could occur on the road at anytime. (Slippery surface/controlling a skid)
If you can't deal with these situations, you shouldn't be driving.
The amount of women in our office today that had to get hubby to drive them in because of 3mm of snow on the ground is disgraceful.
My Mrs went in today. No problems.
sjg said:
...and of course, it "never gets cold enough" in this country to fit winter tyres. Or even keep a set of snowchains handy.
winter tyres should be made mandatory between November and March. In many countries on the continent, you take the blame in an accident if you don't have winter tyres during these months. Anything below 7C and winter tyres will provide a distinct improvement in Grip.Silver993tt said:
sjg said:
...and of course, it "never gets cold enough" in this country to fit winter tyres. Or even keep a set of snowchains handy.
winter tyres should be made mandatory between November and March. In many countries on the continent, you take the blame in an accident if you don't have winter tyres during these months. Anything below 7C and winter tyres will provide a distinct improvement in Grip.shakotan said:
If you can't drive in snow, you shouldn't be on the road.
Snowy conditions just highlight factors that could occur on the road at anytime. (Slippery surface/controlling a skid)
If you can't deal with these situations, you shouldn't be driving.
The amount of women in our office today that had to get hubby to drive them in because of 3mm of snow on the ground is disgraceful.
Once they've made skid-pan training compulsory in the driving test, maybe.Snowy conditions just highlight factors that could occur on the road at anytime. (Slippery surface/controlling a skid)
If you can't deal with these situations, you shouldn't be driving.
The amount of women in our office today that had to get hubby to drive them in because of 3mm of snow on the ground is disgraceful.
I've had skid-pan training and yet still had a few scary moments on sheet ice covered in snow this morning(even when travelling at sub 5mph).
shakotan said:
If you can't drive in snow, you shouldn't be on the road.
Snowy conditions just highlight factors that could occur on the road at anytime. (Slippery surface/controlling a skid)
If you can't deal with these situations, you shouldn't be driving.
The amount of women in our office today that had to get hubby to drive them in because of 3mm of snow on the ground is disgraceful.
A bit harsh. The roads were a nightmare here and as I don’t live in the area, I did a weather check but only checked for my area and so didn’t realise the weather would be so bad! Unfortunately none of the roads around here are gritted. Coupled with the fact hardly any cars were on the road around here, there was 1-2CM of lying ‘fresh’ snow and my temperature gauge was reading 0 deg! A road I’d normally take was closed due to “a major accident” according to Mrs. Plod.Snowy conditions just highlight factors that could occur on the road at anytime. (Slippery surface/controlling a skid)
If you can't deal with these situations, you shouldn't be driving.
The amount of women in our office today that had to get hubby to drive them in because of 3mm of snow on the ground is disgraceful.
We don’t often get terribly bad conditions in this country so people’s experience of driving in very poor weather conditions is usually pretty limited. Usually it’s okay as main roads are gritted but if you live/work down a beaten track then it can be a nightmare once or twice a year.
shakotan said:
If you can't drive in snow, you shouldn't be on the road.
Snowy conditions just highlight factors that could occur on the road at anytime. (Slippery surface/controlling a skid)
If you can't deal with these situations, you shouldn't be driving.
The amount of women in our office today that had to get hubby to drive them in because of 3mm of snow on the ground is disgraceful.
Inclined to agree with you. Today in Newcastle, the roads haven't been too bad but there has been bad weather recently and people drive exactly the same as if it were bright and clear. Its no wonder there are a lot of accidents in conditions like this when people are still driving 3 feet from the car in front or using the brakes heavily when coming to rest.Snowy conditions just highlight factors that could occur on the road at anytime. (Slippery surface/controlling a skid)
If you can't deal with these situations, you shouldn't be driving.
The amount of women in our office today that had to get hubby to drive them in because of 3mm of snow on the ground is disgraceful.
Mr_annie_vxr said:
Silver993tt said:
sjg said:
...and of course, it "never gets cold enough" in this country to fit winter tyres. Or even keep a set of snowchains handy.
winter tyres should be made mandatory between November and March. In many countries on the continent, you take the blame in an accident if you don't have winter tyres during these months. Anything below 7C and winter tyres will provide a distinct improvement in Grip.You need to remember that winter tyres aren't just for freezing/snow conditions. In the wet at 7C or lower you get far mor grip than on normal "summer" tyres.
Edited by Silver993tt on Monday 5th January 10:54
shakotan said:
If you can't drive in snow, you shouldn't be on the road.
Snowy conditions just highlight factors that could occur on the road at anytime. (Slippery surface/controlling a skid)
If you can't deal with these situations, you shouldn't be driving.
The amount of women in our office today that had to get hubby to drive them in because of 3mm of snow on the ground is disgraceful.
What a pointless, stupid, know it all comment.Snowy conditions just highlight factors that could occur on the road at anytime. (Slippery surface/controlling a skid)
If you can't deal with these situations, you shouldn't be driving.
The amount of women in our office today that had to get hubby to drive them in because of 3mm of snow on the ground is disgraceful.
You can only gain experiance in such conditions by actually experiancing those conditions for the first time. Many drivers will not have driven in snow at all (lets face it, there hasnt been much on the Souths roads over the last few years).
Experiance is gained through experiance and exposure, not reading a book. Some will learn from it without having an accident, some will learn from it with having an accident. Such is life.
If your such a good driver, I guess you've never had and will never have any kind of driving accident? Surprised you even bother with insurance.
shakotan said:
If you can't drive in snow, you shouldn't be on the road.
Snowy conditions just highlight factors that could occur on the road at anytime. (Slippery surface/controlling a skid)
If you can't deal with these situations, you shouldn't be driving.
The amount of women in our office today that had to get hubby to drive them in because of 3mm of snow on the ground is disgraceful.
Well I can, but thanks for the advice Tommi.Snowy conditions just highlight factors that could occur on the road at anytime. (Slippery surface/controlling a skid)
If you can't deal with these situations, you shouldn't be driving.
The amount of women in our office today that had to get hubby to drive them in because of 3mm of snow on the ground is disgraceful.
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