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sweetbasil

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Hi Friends,
Happy Friday!!! We are expecting our first snow on Saturday, and I am not ready! What do I need to have in the car? Coat ideas? Oh boy, I feel so nervous... I am not the greatest driver and sure the snow can be a challenge...


Any tips will be greatly appreciated.

Regards,
Sweetbasil
 
Don't be in a hurry. Give your self plenty of time to get where you are going.
Try to avoid sudden maneuvers such as braking hard or accelerating quickly when it's slippery. Get winter tires on your car.

A long handled snow scraper and brush to keep windows clear. A winter survival kit and a blanket. A shovel and a bag of Kitty litter for traction. :D
 
Some more Canadian advice. :D

Everything he said.

Slow down. That's the biggest thing. Remember it can take a long time to stop. Make sure you have good windshield wipers if it's slushy, and washer antifreeze too. And take your cell phone.

You will usually find it's the other people on the road who are the biggest problem. Sometimes they just don't allow for the road conditions. In other words, drive with the assumption that nobody else knows what they're doing. :lol: :lol: :lol: You'll be fine.
 
Hi Friends,
Thank you so much for the tips. I have been entertaining the idea about snow tires; I have been told that I have very good tires, and that I might not need them. My complex has a shuttle that takes us to downtown, so that will help with not driving to work if I can avoid it. I will visit Menards tonight before going home.


Regards,
Sweetbasil
 
drive it like you stole it
go at least 20 over the limit
use nothing but the baldest all season tires you can find
dont't wait for the windows to de-fog
make sure you wear the skimpiest out fit you have along with 4 inch heel's

at least that's what all the folk's do in Calgary come first snow :lol:
 
hayguy said:
drive it like you stole it
go at least 20 over the limit
use nothing but the baldest all season tires you can find
dont't wait for the windows to de-fog
make sure you wear the skimpiest out fit you have along with 4 inch heel's

at least that's what all the folk's do in Calgary come first snow :lol:
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I thought you were talking about the Texicans out in Colorado during skiing season.
 
I will think about the snow tires, but first I need to get myself a good warm coat and boots to get to work in one piece... One step at a time.... Getting on your feet is not easy...
 
Aaron said:
If you get snow tires, make sure that you get them studded as well.
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Not legal in Minnesota.

Just a good set of all season radials and you'll be fine drive careful and leave early. This snow won't stay and it won't cause anymore than wet roads at this point it's still to warm here.
 
Shortgrass said:
Head South??
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That's an idea to consider....at this rate, I feel like I might be getting my tent out and camp at work I need to leave earlier than I do to arrive on time.... What do I with the cat litter? Is there any particular way of using?
 
I had one old boy tel me he was going to strap his snow blower on the roof of his car, and drive south, until no one knew what it was.
Myself, I enjoy snow, just not 8 months of it.
 
sweetbasil said:
Shortgrass said:
Head South??
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That's an idea to consider....at this rate, I feel like I might be getting my tent out and camp at work I need to leave earlier than I do to arrive on time.... What do I with the cat litter? Is there any particular way of using?
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If to get in a spot that is to slippery to get moving some cat litter under your drive tires gives you some traction.

If you have the option of using Public transportation us it more in the winter and leave your car at home.
 

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