Hennessey17
Well-Known Member
The info about bridges is really important... it was one of the things they covered in Drivers' Ed before they ever let us near a car. I live a quarter mile from a highway interchange. Parts of it reach as high as 70' off the ground. Last winter somebody was driving too quickly and went over the edge (which is 4-5' high... so not an easy thing to do).I will add another suggestions
if you drive over any bridges do the following
-slow down BEFORE the bridge
-make sure you are aimed correctly for the exit of the bridge
-do NOT move the wheel, brakes, or gas while on the bridge.
i have driven on the highway in freezing rain / sleet many times over the years. The bridges were almost always covered in ice.
i cannot tell you how many crashes & almost crashes i saw due to the ice on the bridges.
people get used to decent traction on the road, but due to ambient air sucking all heat from bridges, they always freeze long before the road.
also +1 on the wildpeak at3w’s. They are awesome in rain & snow. (KO2’s are really good as well)
all of the Mud Tire variants seem to suck in the rain / snow.
When in doubt, go slower... and if you feel slippage, take your foot off the gas... but don't brake.
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