Sure beats being burned to death. And compared to the cost of a wrecker service? I’ll gladly open my wallet.Good reminder to keep a shovel in your car and don't be too proud to call for help.
I agree with almost everything except that Northern NJ gets a lot of heavy snow. Down here in AC area (whole different country! I’m from Northern Jersey originally) we get a fraction of what they see up north.Unfortunately, this type of situation is all too common in areas that normally don't get heavy snow.
Drivers aren't accustomed to it, no-one has snow tires, and almost no-one knows what to do (and more importantly, what not to do) when they get stuck in a snow bank.
You were more tactful than I in describing this. I'm an engineer, and often forget that not everybody understands, or even thinks about, how devices work when they are using them. When driving in snow the tach should never reach even 3000 RPM.Unfortunately, this type of situation is all too common in areas that normally don't get heavy snow.
Drivers aren't accustomed to it, no-one has snow tires, and almost no-one knows what to do (and more importantly, what not to do) when they get stuck in a snow bank.
Revving the engine and spinning the wheels is the last thing you should be doing when stuck in the snow.
It's interesting to note that here in snowy Ottawa, we never get stories like this of people getting into a jam like this guy did.
On a personal note, I'm a senior now, and I can honestly say I haven't gotten stuck in the snow in about 40 plus years. Experience counts for a lot in these conditions.
It's a sad story that this gentleman lost his life, but it was entirely avoidable.
What if we’re out in the snow just trying to have some fun in a open field with traction control off?You were more tactful than I in describing this. I'm an engineer, and often forget that not everybody understands, or even thinks about, how devices work when they are using them. When driving in snow the tach should never reach even 3000 RPM.
Unfortunately, this type of situation is all too common in areas that normally don't get heavy snow.
Drivers aren't accustomed to it, no-one has snow tires, and almost no-one knows what to do (and more importantly, what not to do) when they get stuck in a snow bank.
Revving the engine and spinning the wheels is the last thing you should be doing when stuck in the snow.
It's interesting to note that here in snowy Ottawa, we never get stories like this of people getting into a jam like this guy did.
On a personal note, I'm a senior now, and I can honestly say I haven't gotten stuck in the snow in about 40 plus years. Experience counts for a lot in these conditions.
It's a sad story that this gentleman lost his life, but it was entirely avoidable.
When the shift lever is tapped back () while the vehicle is stopped or driven at about 9.3 km/h (5.7 mph) or less, the transaxle is set in the second gear fixed mode. The gear is fixed in second while in this mode for easier starting and driving on slippery roads. If the shift lever is tapped back () or forward () while in the second gear fixed mode, the mode will be canceled.
Quick personal story that helped me immensely in my youth:
My first job was with Bell Canada (the phone Company).
They took safety seriously, and every new employee had to take a two day winter driving course.
We have a huge lake in the middle of town (Ottawa), and every winter they'd clear the snow off and we'd go out and drive on it. Two days of ripping around in a Company van on a frozen lake.
No 4wd, no anti lock brakes. You learned quickly.
It was fun, and it has served me well all these many years later.
Yeah, much of driving in snow or ice isn't intuitive to most folks, and I don't claim to be an expert.Sounds fun and educational.
I'm a self taught winter driver (like most people).
I've made a few mistakes, nothing dramatic, and learned from them.
Even just driving in an empty, snow covered parking lot by yourself, you can learn a lot.
Taking your car to an empty snow covered parking lot can be great fun! Not only that but it can be a great learning experience. I would recommend this to anyone who drives in the snow.
Bad thing about the CX-5 and the e-parking brake. No way to grab a handful of parking brake and slide the azz end around. I loved doing that! The only car that I own that will still do that is my MX-5 and that car never gets driven in bad weather.