Some winter driving tips
From a sucker who paid $8.75 to watch a guy eat a snow-cone that he made with his own piss.
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| Bill gives some snow driving advice: | |
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Bill says, "The "turn into the skid" aphorism is in fact true if the back of the car is sliding, i.e. oversteer. Oversteer is one of the two basic ways that you can go off the road, as illustrated in my handy diagram. If you are using Hertz, (if visiting a snowbound destination this winter) I would ask them for a Ford Taurus or Mercury Sable - they're big, safe and have antilock brakes and plenty of airbags. And they have lots of safe understeer dialled into the chassis and are front-drive for good traction. Do not get the cheapest shitbox, as you will want some metal around you if the shit hits the fan. Also, it might be a good idea to get the "full coverage" insurance that they're always pushing - that way you can total the fucker and walk away. Editors note: At left, you will notice that the rear of Bill's car is stuck in the snow. Oversteer, right? Maybe not - This mishap was caused by gravity induced Understeer, while traveling backwards despite attempting to proceed uphill in a forward direction. No matter what, always look where you want to go, and not what you are afraid of hitting. |