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In reply to the discussion: Please read this if you are in the path of the ice (Pax) [View all]proudretiredvet
(312 posts)53. You are so right.
I was born and raised in snow country and own and drive 4x4's. Four wheel drive will give you more traction so you can start out better and go faster but then you get to the problem with that. 4 Wheel drive does not make you stop quicker, easier, or with more control.
Stay off the gas and stay off of the brakes. Slow way down and pump your breaks letting the wheels turn. The instant you lock up the brakes you are in a sled without steering or braking capacity.
If you don't have to go someplace, don't. Stay home and stay safe.
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if you have to walk in this wear ice cleats. Also, if you are a woman, lean your shoulders
roguevalley
Feb 2014
#43
I remember one spring day when it went from about -34 in the morning to +44 in the afternoon,
roguevalley
Feb 2014
#45
We still vividly remember an awful ice storm in early Dec 2002...we were powerless for a week -
NRaleighLiberal
Feb 2014
#3
Yes, I've been delivered hoarse from phone calls to my Atlanta bound sister & friends...
hlthe2b
Feb 2014
#4
re: butane stove--yes, I love mine for parties.... An invaluable purchase, not just for emergencies
hlthe2b
Feb 2014
#38
I lost the tops of over 100 trees during our ice storm in Jan. 2009. Didn't
sinkingfeeling
Feb 2014
#8
Large areas of the greater seattle area went 7+ days with no power under these conditions in 2006.
AtheistCrusader
Feb 2014
#39
At least its supposed to be near 50 degrees the rest of the week there. Ice storms with
FailureToCommunicate
Feb 2014
#49
so true.. with the ice it isn't even safe to walk to your mailbox without falling down
Voice for Peace
Feb 2014
#56