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Posted on 1/20/25 at 7:21 pm to SlidellCajun
Kinda like driving a big boat.
Posted on 1/20/25 at 7:22 pm to SlidellCajun
Front wheel drive cars seem to fare better
Mine is rear wheel drive and it gave me fits a little over a week ago - to my surprise as we had yet to accumulate much....went home and waited for the melt
Mine is rear wheel drive and it gave me fits a little over a week ago - to my surprise as we had yet to accumulate much....went home and waited for the melt
Posted on 1/20/25 at 7:25 pm to tigers win2
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Without snow tires, it’s pretty difficult. More a technology issue than capabilities down here.
This is not true. Snow tires haven’t been a thing for a long time and northerners absolutely are more capable at driving in it. Though more cars down south are rear wheel drive which can make it a bit more tricky if you don’t know what you’re doing.
Posted on 1/20/25 at 7:26 pm to SlidellCajun
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How to drive in sneaux
Just remember, every minute you are on the road there is a risk of accident. So drive as fast as you can to get off the road as quickly as you can. Less time on the road, lower risk.
Posted on 1/20/25 at 7:26 pm to SlidellCajun
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How to drive in sneaux
Packed snow? Pretty easy. Driving on ice not so easy.
Posted on 1/20/25 at 7:30 pm to RougeDawg
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Roads here are not salted like they are up north. Even people in Minnesota can't drive on ice.
They have salted/prepared for a few years now and they have prepped all the interstates ahead of time
Still best to not drive if possible
Posted on 1/20/25 at 7:34 pm to RougeDawg
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Even people in Minnesota can't drive on ice.
We’re not even allowed to use snow chains either. Had a high of -5F here today.
But really, drive like you’re towing your boat. Turn slow and give yourself room to come to a stop.
This post was edited on 1/20/25 at 7:35 pm
Posted on 1/20/25 at 7:34 pm to SlidellCajun
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How to drive in sneaux
slow down
follow at a safe distance (if you think you're at a safe distance back off a little more.)
if you start to slide don't panic, and don't try and fight it. Take your foot off the gas (don't slam the breaks), and turn the wheel into the slide (the direction the back end of the car is going).
also keep in mind, that if you press the breaks and start to slide, the anti-lock system will kick in, and you'll hear a grinding sound. This is normal and nothing to worry about.
Posted on 1/20/25 at 7:51 pm to SlidellCajun
Posted on 1/20/25 at 7:52 pm to LSUintheNW
It really is. Don't use cruise control either.
Posted on 1/20/25 at 8:00 pm to SlidellCajun
DO NOT use your cruise control.
Posted on 1/20/25 at 8:02 pm to SlidellCajun
Easy: don’t
Posted on 1/20/25 at 8:09 pm to SlidellCajun
The best tip you’ll get: don’t over-correct if you lose traction. Let off the gas, go passive with the steering wheel. Let the car recover, then resume
Posted on 1/20/25 at 8:19 pm to SlidellCajun
Don’t slam on gas or breaks, slow starting slow finishing. Pump breaks instead of slamming them to stop.
Posted on 1/20/25 at 8:20 pm to SlidellCajun
Offroad tires and 4wd help. My Jeep on MTs does pretty well during the winter. My SUV runs BFGs ATs which are a very popular choice but they are 3snowflake rated which you may or not have.
Here’s the thing… once you hit ice, a huge truck will feel weightless. It’s an unsettling feeling.
Here’s the thing… once you hit ice, a huge truck will feel weightless. It’s an unsettling feeling.
Posted on 1/20/25 at 8:23 pm to SlidellCajun
I am locking myself in my house tomorrow unless I decide to go outside to play in the snow.
Posted on 1/20/25 at 8:28 pm to SlidellCajun
Slow down at stop signs—try to not come to complete stop if you can avoid it.
Posted on 1/20/25 at 8:28 pm to SlidellCajun
Give yourself 2-3x more braking distance than you think you’ll need. Drive slowly.
If you don’t have ABS, pump the brakes while you’re coming to a stop.
When getting started on a slick surface, drop the car into low gear and let the torque of the car get you moving.
If you don’t have ABS, pump the brakes while you’re coming to a stop.
When getting started on a slick surface, drop the car into low gear and let the torque of the car get you moving.
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