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Driving In Bad Weather?

Discussion in 'General Automotive Talk' started by dannyboy, Jul 31, 2013.

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  1. Randy

    Randy Life of a GEARHEAD Founding Member Club Mopar Chevy Truck Club

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    im not a big fan of driving in bad weather but I like big trucks so that might have something to do with it...having a nice sunny day is always good
     
  2. bonyi

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    It is not advisable to drive in a bad weather. When the changes while driving, I will suggest you stop and wait till the weather becomes ok. It is safe driving in a conducive weather.
     
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    Sometimes you are required to drive in some bad weather conditions. If you are careful, drive slowly, and no one crashes into your car you should be safe. Now the road is more slippery, and the visibility is low but an experienced driver should know what to do and how to steer and brake in this bad conditions.
     
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    I'm starting to hate it more and more due to the way my car always slides on red lights... I did probably choise a bad tires brand, because it only happens with the fiat. It kind of annoys me because I have to keep double security distance...
     
  5. KellyValentine

    KellyValentine Member Chevy Truck Club

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    I hate it. I used to live in Michigan and black ice is one of the scariest things. Once you start sliding all over the place you can't really control it. When it would snow I would drive 10 miles an hour and if you didn't like it go around me.
     
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    Luckily, we don't really get any bad weather around here. We get about 2 thunderstorms a year, no hurricanes or tornadoes, and the when it snows, if we are lucky, we get half an inch to a whole inch and that's about once a year also.
     
  7. rosa

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    Driving in bad weather can be a very terrifying experience. We have a lot of rainfall here and sometimes thunder storms. It is quite scary to be caught in such conditions especially at nights. Not being able to see where you are going can definitely cause an accident. Sometimes you have to pull over and allow the weather to break before proceeding so I do prefer to drive in perfect weather.
     
  8. Daimashin

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    Most of the time I dislike driving in bad weather because it makes everything a lot harder to see. We don't have snow here but thunderstorms are a dime a dozen. When it rains cats and dogs we literally can't see two meters ahead. So what we do is turn on the headlights and the hazard lights to warn other road users. Nevertheless, it's great for washing the car though.
     
  9. justusforus

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    I think the worst combination is bad weather and bad drivers. People who speed along, tail gate and change lanes erratically are a danger to themselves and others even with great weather. Add snow, sleet or a newly started rain and these people are to be avoided.

    I learned to drive in the snow and now moved to a sunny climate. I have never had an accident and drive defensively. I don't mind the bad weather as I said as much as the bad drivers.
     
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