Can you drive in the snow?

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Amy10223 · Accepted Answer

I can, but I'd rather not. My car's brakes will do some odd things in the snow. In NJ where we had blizzards galore, I once came home from on a route that was known to be dangerous (many accidents) in the snow. It took me about an hour (a 1/2 hr tops drive) and a half, and at an intersection where I had to stop at a light leading to my town I stopped, and a car passed in front of me in what seemed like inches away from my car. The view was pretty bad as the car was foggy and blurry from the snow that was falling. So I heard the car but didn't see it as it passed in front of me (on this highway there was a way for cars coming from a road on the left to cross the route). This was one of those days that we left school about two hours or so after snow began falling.

Aerissa_Jade · Accepted Answer

What do you think?

and this happens to be one of the plowed roads, many are never plowed.

I am great at it, the hardest part about it is watching out for others who aren't great at it, or they have a shitty car that they don't take car of with bad breaks, out of alignment or bad tires.

For ice and snow driving, should be in perfect working condition, good tires, in balance, alignment in, otherwise it is hard to drive.

Pohjolan · Accepted Answer

Its contextual. How thick is the snow? What kind of a car do I have? Chains yes or no?

Tires? Studded or rubber winter tires?

What is the acceptable damage to the car for a example if we are talking uneven of snow after it has rained and the water has frozen creating a uneven ice sheet over it that can break plastic parts on the bottom?

Worst is the rasputitsa period with for a example a combination of snow, ice and mud that freezes after it comes in contact with the car.

Or a combination of dry asphalt and partially molten ice. One may have complete grip one side of the car and none at all on the other thus spinning easily.

Messianic_Monk · Accepted Answer

I'm from Minnesota

so...🤣 I'll let you guess 👍🏾

But ever since I moved down here to Texas I don't bother with driving in the snow. Why? Because people down here don't have a clue how to drive in the snow. I'll probably meet with an accident.

melanieeeB · Answer

I have never drove a car through the snow, at least not that I can remember  But I have plenty of time with my bicycle and yeah I can haha

Apple1996 · Answer

Yep I can drive in any type of weather

Emiliamazing · Answer

I am an excellent snowy driver! My husband is probably even better. We lived in mid central Colorado for a bit, and now our primary home is still at an elevation, where we receive a decent amount of snow.

MrOracle · Answer

I definitely can, but I am smart enough to avoid it if I can. I spent a year in Cleveland Ohio installing satellite TV, and I have also spent plenty of time in the Sierra Nevada mountains in the Reno/Tahoe area, so you have to be able to drive in the snow to survive there.

AviatorTom · Answer

I'm a bit out of practice since I moved from the Northeast to the Southeast several years ago, but I used to be a very good driver in the snow. I visited some family in teh North a few weeks ago and had to drive my rental car in slush... I did fine, it's like riding a bicycle.

exitseven · Answer

I live in New England and spent many years in sales driving through the worst conditions you could imagine. I have driven SUVs before they were a thing and always got home in one piece.  My first SUV

Massageman · Answer

I really don't like to drive, so I've learned to do it very well. I always try to allow extra time if the weather is crappy, etc. , and I use a rather light touch on the gas. (unlike my wife who loves to drive, petal to the metal-style). Same with painting walls, hanging drywall, etc. I don't want to have to ore-do it, so I do it right the first time.

Sixgunsound · Answer

Yes. I remember driving my Honda Civic in road conditions that jacked F350's with truck balls were pulled over with their four-ways on wouldn't dare when I was stationed in Virginia. I got crazy looks until they saw the New York tags.

Anonymous · Answer

I went to Iceland once and the piece of crap rental car I had had spiked tyres on it; I could drive it like it was the middle of summer and the conditions were perfect, it was completely fucking nuts.

So, yes, anyone can drive in snow with the proper equipment, without the proper equipment its business as usual; most people can't drive for shit.

LiamSawyer · Answer

Yes, I've never had a problem driving in the snow, I always have good winter tires on my car during the snowy season and my car has all eheel drive which helps. That and driving a bit slower with some extra caution seems to work good for me.

matchrestore · Answer

I live in North Dakota. I wouldn't be able to function as an adult if I couldn't drive in the snow.

AsaKyo · Answer

I can't even drive in the dark with heavy rain  How tf am I gonna drive in snow? lmaooo

Static_In_The_Attic · Answer

Over the years I learned how to drive on snow & now that I moved I learned how to drive on sand. As for ice I may have four wheel drive but I don’t have four wheel breaking.

Jaximus-Lion · Answer

🤣 i live in Sweden, i drive manual only... Of course i can drive in HEAVY snow, it is not easy, it can be a nerver wrecking but i have doing it since 2005.

Paris13 · Answer

Having Lived as a Kid Upstate, New York and Having encountered the Snow-------I became a PRO when I got my License. Now I live Where there is None, hun. lolxxoo

DryGermanGuy · Answer

I can and have and will again, global warming notwithstanding. With snow tires it's not that much of a problem, just be careful when your car is RWD.

musicbrain5 · Answer

Yes, I can. Of course, having snow tires helps a lot, but that doesn't replace the necessary skills needed to be safe while driving through snowy roads.

OfMiceandMen · Answer

Have all my life. There's about 2 and half feet out there right now, and more snow is on the way. That's why I have my 4 wheel drive Tacoma pick-up and my four wheeler has a plow on the front.

Alessa13 · Answer

I am good at it but it is easier if your car is equipped for it. Sooo many people have bald tires and then have trouble with snow.

weysally · Answer

yes living in the country you have to be able to drive in any conditions

Kori1236 · Answer

Yup. It’s not difficult last was about a foot of snow to drive through in city the highways were at least ploughed but iced over

Dinklex3 · Answer

I'm from NNY and learned how to drive in Alaska, lol. I can, but don't like it as I just suck at driving in general

20yearsolder · Answer

Since I drive for a living, I sure can. Doesn't bother me at all except for the other idiots on the road

EmbraceThePain · Answer

Where I live, snow is such a mystical thing. I live around beaches, palm trees, and sunny hot weather all year round.

alice55 · Answer

i can, I can even drive on ice in shitty mountain road since I learnt on those

mstbooblover · Answer

Having never had a car, there was still a time I did actually drive in the snow, but that was on a bike and motorcycle. Not easy.

Fuentes · Answer

I lived in WA & Georgia so yes I can but do I want too fuck NO lol

Batsy01010101 · Answer

yeah but i hate doing it. I've seen to many accidents with cars flipped over that will haunt any regular person not use to seeing it. takes quite a while and numerous accidents and roll overs to make yourself grow numb to it.

ShadezMcgee · Answer

Live in a state used to snow and harsh cold. I am a pro at it.

Wish4UrB00ty · Answer

I love driving in the snow!! Although driving a bike is a lot more fun.

Fireguy17 · Answer

yeppers. I live in the great white north, so it is a skill you have to learn, or you will be in a lot of trouble.

TheSpaceGnome · Answer

No, but I can drive into a tree at 10 mph while the road is cleared and has no other cars in it.

oseveno · Answer

Yes but also no, I’m just a terrible driver in general

lightbulb27 · Answer

I love it! just find an empty parking lot and practice having fun!

KittyKat90210 · Answer

Yes, but I don't like doing it. It's harder to control the car.

LiamJHayden · Answer

Yes, although I rarely have to unless I go to Big Bear during certain months. My favorite is when I have to slalom up a hill because going straight means sliding back down the hill.

Surely · Answer

Where I live it was nothing to be ❄️ snowed in for up to 5 days. Now we hardly get enough to shovel. But people can still find a snow flake to spin out on.

Jennz6 · Answer

I don’t have a car, and my boss won’t let me drive her car in the snow because she said she’s afraid I might get in an accident

Snakeyes7 · Answer

Technically, yes. Is it a good idea, no. Your chances of making it out of the snow depends on the car. If you have an SUV or pickup, you'll do much better than a small sedan.

DarkWinterNights · Answer

Rain, snow, ice, and everything in-between. where I live you learn pretty quick.

HippieVeganJewslim · Answer

I can drive others mad in (or out of) the snow. I think I can drive a car in the snow, although I’ve no licence.

Fromdusktilldawn · Answer

yea but only like 2 times I remember, snow isn't that common here

motownplayer2000 · Answer

Can I? Yes.. do I? No. So many people don’t know and panic.

Likes2drive · Answer

Yeah if you have a good vehicle for it and know what you’re doing, I’m used to it living up north

Paul09 · Answer

Yes. I love driving in snow. Just hate slow people that get in my way.

standardguy · Answer

I can but i prefer not to do it. There is always a raised risk of accidents driving in winter..

humanearth · Answer

Hello. McFly I live in Wisconsin

loveslongnails · Answer

Oh yeah. I lived in cold and ice for many years and worked outside in it.

PBandJ_Nerd · Answer

I never drive, so thankfully not me.

TrueConfection · Answer

Yep! Snow is no match for me. 😂

northerngal · Answer

I live in Canada... next question!

mandyfire98 · Answer

I can but not heavy snow

SaoirseS · Answer

Yes I can. It doesn’t snow here very often though.

CoolCatMar1 · Answer

I don't drive so don't know

libsaretards · Answer

I can drive in all weather

Redstang88 · Answer

Yep no problem

Wise4myage · Answer

Yes, but only when its absolutely necessary.

Pete671 · Answer

Yes with snow chains, just take it easy,,,

Iron_Man · Answer

Yes, we have chain on your tires

legalboxers · Answer

Yes. thank god for 4WD

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