This area of the UK rarely gets snow of a depth where costly winter tyres are required. Perhaps once every couple of years at best. 99% of people, I would say, in the south of the UK, do not have winter tyres.
@@UrbanPicturesUK That's this problematic misunderstanding to think, you only would need winter tyres in deep snow. Temperatures below about 5°C even on dry streets make winter tyres necessary, because most summer tyres become too hard at cold temperatures. Add rain, frost, snow or even ice and you will clearly have a difference - even with many cheap winter tyres.
@@UrbanPicturesUK If these people are on summer tires, what made them start driving that day then? I understand people have jobs to go to but isnt it common sense that summer tires in snow is an awful combo?
@@V8VORLICH Probably because we only get these conditions at most, 1% of the year, sometimes not even once a year so why would people have specialised tyres for a rare occurrence? Easier to just avoid it for the 3 or 4 days a year it happens.
I think they are on all seasons that are not designed for this much snow. Even modern cars are spinning all four wheels and getting sucked into the kerb. Here in Toronto people run all seasons year round, and they don't have issues with a few inches of snow like thia video.
@Gimp, that's all right, but then they should not drive their cars when the snow hits. If it's that rare, it shouldn't be a problem for drivers to stay home, work from home, or find safe transportation. Btw, our air conditioners chill in the summer and heat in the winter, so there's no need to store them away. Kind of like our cars.
They're a menace. Every winter we get this calamity. Even if you have winter tyres there's a good chance the road will be blocked by some idiot who doesn't, or they'll skid into your car and wreck it.
tis why I just don't risk the car at all not only you to worry about lol , I just walk its my job anyway as a postman so I'm used to it ! even though everyone tells me I got fwd , yea but things can still go wrong plus others on the road . plus I care to much for my car and wouldn't risk it
It's beyond me how people live in countries with a winter season, and don't switch to winter tyres. Even if there's no snow, the rubber compound in winter tyres is specifically geared towards low temperature/freezing conditions to ensure you maintain grip.
@@davecom3 don't be silly ,I take it you obviously have never driven on black ice especially with light snow on it if you think snow tyres will help much deary me .I live in a country that gets alot of snow and ice in nov- march and been driving in it everyday for the last 2 weeks.the fact you and others liking your comment only explains why some struggle in winter conditions and have no idea of what snow tyres can and can't do
Over here in Germany we have 2 sets of wheels,one for summer and one for winter.we put the winter one's on in October and change them back to summer in april.been here for 32years and have never been stuck in snow .
Often hire a car in ski season in Germany/ Austria. Could not believe the difference winter tyres make. UK isn’t invested in this because most of the time we don’t warrant the conditions. Funny watching muppets who think 4x4 and ABS/Traction Control means they can go anywhere in any conditions. Physics takes no prisoners 😂.
I'm British but lived in Germany in 2010 when we had an epic winter. I bought a set of wheels with winter tyres for my car and never looked back. But here in the southern UK, you may only see snow settle on the ground once in 5 years, and after a couple of days it's gone. There's no sense in buying winter tyres when for 99.9% of the time it never gets below 0°C
The most shocking in the entire video is that even the police drive around without winter tires… here in the Netherlands we also rarely have snow but all emergency vehicles have winter tires and most cars also switch to winter tires or have all seasons…
I think 9/10 english folks believe in 10-yro all-season slicks (aka. kojak's specials). Some other regions like Scotland and Wales are a bit different though. I worked in the UK as a delivery driver during my student years, I demanded my boss to install winter tires in November. He was looking at me like I was a fool. Nevertheless he installed them because I rejected any other deliveries without winter tires. I come from a country with a lot of winter driving conditions. So one day I woke up early and there was like 1in of snow and UK roads are almost never prepared - they frequently get freezing rain followed by snow at night. I left home immediately since I knew it was going to be a long day. I went to the warehouse to load my delivery for the day. The roads were empty, nobody at work yet. I loaded everything and went to do my job, around 300km for the day. I stopped at the first shop to drop my delivery and the owner was looking at me like I was a fool - he asked "why would you drive hundreds of kms in those conditions?!". I shrugged my shoulders not really understanding what he meant and went on with my rough day. Half way when most folks woke up my boss is calling me and gives me sh*t for proceeding with the delivery - "but this is exactly why I requested winter tires!". I did my job and returned safely to the warehouse, my boss was sitting there and looking at me like I was an idiot again... The entire nation gets shut down when there is like 1in of snow and they are completely unprepared, only major motorways get road maintenance vehicles dispatched.
@@franzweber7494funny you say that, it actually is a problem, I can't get my favourite winter set anywhere on the island. And no one overseas wants to ship ☹️
As a Brit in Canada …The uk is not prepared for snow of any amount …No roads salted or plowed(government fail) And no winter tires on any vehicles (but in defence there’s not enough snow each year to justify winter tires) best just to stay at home for the day or 2 that it snows
@@trekkietrek1774 Look how many inventions were made by the English. You wouldn't have an internet if it weren't for the English. The only thick person around here is the dumbass making that comment, that's you by the way.
@@markmd9 to be fair, most people buy poor 4wd cars and put summer tyres on them! Cant beat a proper Quattro system with all season tyres! (for a normal road car at least)
Does ANYONE use WINTERTYRES in your town or for that matter anywhere in GB????; Here in Sweden we have a law that during winter conditions all cars, lorrys and bus MUST have correct winter tyres. The tyres shall have the specific mark that look like a alp mountain. If we don't have the correct tyres and the police discover that, it will cost a big fine. For each tyre that is wrong type. I drive lorry and wagon with a total weight of up to 64 tons in total. I have correct tyres. I have no problem to drive in snow conditions like in the video.
I'm terrified every winter driving in my Subaru. Idiots everywhere sliding off the road and might hit me. Good thing I can maneuver around them, but you never know.
MTBs are perfect in the snow knobly tyres to gobble up the snow and with a decent tyre brand they will handle the tempreture just fine. MTB tyres are designed to grip well in wet mud so they're going to atleast be semi decent in snow.
03:05 Random bloke pretending to know things - "Pump the brakes!" Driver - hesitantly takes advice, pumps brakes, instantly loses traction, slides off road and crashes Random bloke "What the f**k is he doing?!" 🤣
In fairness I don’t think the video does justice to how steep the hill is. I commute down their most days and I seen a few people have bad accidents in the rain on it
ABS often does nothing in the snow and ice, you have to threshold brake _gently_ or pump to cut through heavy snow if you need to suddenly change direction like the guy was shouting. It can work for some situations. Likewise, TC and ESC can end up causing more problems in snow and ice because it's mostly based on wheel rotation across the axles. You have to high gear it (second or third gear at least) and ride the clutch instead of use the throttle to set off. People simply aren't taught how to drive in anything worse than a bit of rain in the UK, and use summer tyres all year, so no surprises. This is also why manual geared cars are much more practical for snowy conditions, I don't think many auto boxes have competent snow modes because they're largely unneeded in the UK. My old boss did have an old M5 which was very sure-footed in the snow though, that car's electronics worked beautifully.
@@ChristopherWoods disagree with the manual box bit, ZF8 / G Tronic boxes work nicely because they do set off in second and sometimes third in comfort modes, DCT/DSG not so much as they are effectively manual boxes anyway. I definitely agree with the BMW in the snow though, mine are always great, go drifting everytime it snows but I do have dedicated snow tyres on a set of wheels which I throw on for winter. I go to the alps a lot, and Finland for winter trips most years too - BMW with X drive and either x delete app or built in ability to choose between 4wd and rwd are amazing for it. Of course Quattro is good too. Recently bought a 4drive as a family car and despite the front wheel bias (pre loaded rear now though) it does really well and spins all 4 straight away on power. I’m just waffling now getting excited for next month but my point is a lot of people without a clue how to drive even in the dry go out in their fwd or rwd and expect it to perform miracles on summer tyres as you said - it’s just silly especially when most cars now have an option for 4 wheel drive that isn’t and needn’t be permanent therefore not affecting fuel economy by anything more than 2-3mpg
Whoever filmed this knows their roads and where people have fun with their cars in the snow. Can't believe anyone would try drive when even jeeps struggle
It's more about the tyres than the car. Everyone here is probably on summer tires which begin to lose a bunch of grip when it's under 7C. Should really be running all seasons given the UK's climate but everybody uses the cheapest summer tires they can find.
For the people who still do not understand. Where I am in the UK, I can't even remember what snow feels like, It's been many years since it snowed where I live. No one uses winter tyres because it is not worth switching for the very rare chance it might snow. Most snow that does happen, happens rapidly and unpredictably like in this video, people can't just not go to work and they can't magically change the tyres, a lot can't afford it and a lot do not have the time or resources.
I live in rural Wales and change onto winter tyres every November, they make a huge difference. A 4x4 on summer tyres will just spin all four wheels in snow without a limited slip differential.
Same but u can deal with snow even summer tyres if u know how. But we must (law) in Finland change winter tyres but this year i must drive 20cm snow because winter come early and it was major traffic to chance tyres. Now we have here 60cm snow.
Even with lsd summer tires in snow are USELESS, I got caught in a surprise snowstorm back when I first bought a WRX STI... Still had summers on it made it without incident but it was SKETCHY and required alot of care to drive.
Personally, I am shocked that without having winter tyres fitted so many people decided to drive. For me it equals to drunk driving. You have no control. One can think that the drunk getting behind a wheel does not think clearly what they are doing but here most of the people should be capable of assessing the risk.
Look at Rufford now closed to traffic Ford videos for the intellectual ability of most drivers. Most people wouldn’t even know that winter tyres exist let alone what they’re running on their car.
Most people don't know any better (not an excuse), but at garages they'll get offered a "budget, mid range or top range" and they take what's given... very few people buy their own tyres and get a garage to fit the tyres or have a spare set. I've got all weather tyres on mine, we just don't have the weather to justify a winter set sitting around doing nothing for 2-3 years, eventually being binned after a few thousand miles because they've aged and cracked...
Sad in the UK we dont use winter tyres and avoid all this mess and insurance claims. I use them on all my cars from October to April as they are not just for when it snows and so much better.
@@st170restoration No, not really. It is the UK who wants to pay the expense of buying four winter tyres, with alloys (presumably) for the two of three days in the year that you might need them.
The rear quarter of the bus is only fibreglass and aluminium. I agree though that it was doing a fantastic service stopping a lot of out-of-control vehicles from mounting the curb.
Locked wheels are just ice skates. Let the tires roll, and steer. Always amazes me how we'll have cars on my street that come down the hill slowly and in control, but as soon as they start making their turn they'll feel it get slippery and lock up the breaks, guaranteeing them a high five with the guardrail across the road.
My greatest move in snow was immediately preceded by my stupidest. St: driving way too fast for conditions and approaching a stop sign with cross traffic. Gr: hit brakes and put car into a 360. Ended up facing the right way just short of the intersection. Pulled off to clean pants. Never again.
In the UK we've been lumped with an incompetent government over a decade now what England votes the rest of us are forced to have, it's not surprising and most definitely pathetic. Lucky up here in Scotland our emergency services have a bit of control of their budgets and have winter tyres for the most part particularly the more rural areas
@@PsychoticEwok ah yes, because I'm sure Kier Starmer has all these draft emails set up with the subject "don't forget to change ymto winter tyres". You also state "up in scotland"... Gloucestershire is a southern county, at best lower middle...
@@Simon-UK-1 I had an Up!, same thing, regular tires they come on are good in the snow, and light +narrow wheels makes them shockingly capable in the snow.
I remember being on summer tyres on a white out on the M4 many years ago. It was like whacky races with expensive cars doing revolutions all over the carriageway. My crappy Citroen AX didn’t slip or skid once, I was like that Skoda and got home without a single drama!
@@abdullahz4804 Especially on mountains rain mixed with snow is very common and that grips like wet soap. Any winter tire would act the same as a summer tire in some conditions.
@@Max.44 Knowing the thought process of probably 85-90% of drivers in the UK, I will put money on the fact that the majority of cars featured in this video will be on the absolutely cheapest of cheap ditchfinder crap summer tyres you can buy! Nevermind them being on winters... most of these tyres won't even make it to the bottom ranking on any major tyre test. The brits love their "cheapest round black circles please"
Yeah and they lock the wheels and still think they are able to steer the car with locked wheels, drivers makes it worse wirhout realizing they are a part of the problems they get.
Sometimes, when a collision is imminent and there is no place to steer to to avoid it, you have little choice but pray you stop. Tap, tap, tap is the proper way, but sometimes there just isn't time or space. Face it, sometimes you are just $crewed. You can't turn the clock back and just drive slower, or start tapping sooner! Also, though not always the best choice, with antilock brakes they specifically TELL YOU to press the brakes hard. They are supposed to engage and release in the same manner as tap, tap, tap, except faster than any human could do. That's the whole idea of antilock brakes! I was coming down an icy freeway offramp last year and started to slide when I tapped. I was headed right into cross traffic. I pushed the brake to the floorboard and thud, thud, thud...the antilockers kicked in and straight as an arrow saved by rear. Nowadays, the problem often is that people don't trust the antilocks rather than people lock the wheels. My experience, tap if you are in a curve, but press down hard if on a straightaway. Slow down is the number one piece of advice. Don't put yourself in the position! Tap well before you have to.
@@michaelp.3485 I'm sad to see that you think it doesn't. That's why there are so many accidents during winter time , people are not told/show how to drive in adverse conditions
People think the ABS can work miracles. If you start sliding when already going slow they won't automatically ease off as the system sees all wheels are still and assumes the car has stopped. Otherwise we'd all roll down hills in traffic when keeping a foot on the brake at standstill. So yeah, ease on and off is still needed.
If you don't have the correct tyres for the conditions, then stay at home. Even 4x4 drivers believe they can handle snow with summer tyres. Expensive lessons were learnt here.
A couple of these Warriors got stuck just outside my house a couple of years ago. The first one got stuck and he phoned his mate in another to pull him out and BOTH got stuck. They thought they could drive through the snowdrift in their big 4X4....bu they just got hung up on the drift and the tyres couldnt reach the ground. A farmer brought his digger out and cleared a path and pulled them out.
had little snow in birmingham, fuck me the amount of cars that were struggling on little snow was horrifying. do people not get winter or all season tyres? watching those car struggle had me thinking, it would take on idiot to literally smack right into mine.
love watching videos like this, just shows no one listened and now ruined there cars because they simply couldn't just walk, what on earth compells people drive in these conditions its madness :)
It wouldn't be a problem if everyone had snow tires mounted... but I heard that in Britain, their usefulness is still being doubted and they rather risk totalling their cars instead of buying winter tires for a few hundred quid.
Totally agree! It must have been pretty obvious road conditions were going to be awful and for most short journeys, which I bet most of these were, walking is going to be quicker, without the risk of spending the next few weeks getting your car fixed and having your insurance premium increased. If driving is essential buy some snow chains and put them on before attempting to go anyway. Cycling is also not a totally stupid idea, if the main roads are clear. Cycle the main roads and walk on the minor ones.
Er,they were ALREADY out! So when the snow comes randomly are we to abandon our cars or have some kind of sixth sense that we shouldn't get in the car this fine dry sunny winters morning? Any idea? It's incredible the stuff settled. Very odd.
@@southwirralcyclist1986 How is it obvious? How would anyone know? You don't see it coming. When you wake up and go to the shop only to come out of the shop an hour later to find this, what possibly could have told you to stay at home? The weather reports? :'D
In 10 years working in Eastern Europe I never saw any issues with their -10 Deg C, ice and snow everywhere. Buses, lorries and cars etc by law are required to be fitted with winter tyres. It's amazing the difference between summer and winter tyres. Not difficult to arrange unless you are English. 😂
Hello from Minnesota in the upper midwest US. We have a 4 day Rain/freezing rain/ heavy snow event starting tomorrow. I've been driving here for over 4 decades professionally. Most new cars have antilock brakes, so don't pump your brakes it makes it disconnect. Try to keep your wheels turning it gives you better control. Winter tires help but all season tires can get the job done if you keep your car under control. Adding weight over your drive wheels ( sand bags ) can help with traction too. Or stay home. Sliding around with your wheels locked up makes for a expensive drive.
Put it in 2nd gear, too! I'm from Chicago so I know this will definitely help. Not so much on ice, but it's better than regular gear. I sure wouldn't want to live in MN in the winter -- you folks have it rough. Stay safe!
Don't bother explaining to Brits about driving on snow/ice, sliding down a hill totally out of control awaiting the inevitable crash is all part of the fun, people also like to stand and watch, they do so for hours waiting for the next car to follow down the hill, or even some trying to climb the hill, the look on the drivers faces are priceless..... The cold snap happens over night taking everyone by surprise and then the entertainment begins.
@@johnmacaroni105 Love this comment (I’m British) People here are PLAIN IDIOTS! Because we’re not used to snow every winter… when it happens, not matter how deep it gets, people here NEVER alter their driving! Thanks for the laughter this cold morning! Have a good one 🤛🏼🤣
I’ve got winter tyres on my seat Ibiza. It’s fwd and I can get everywhere no problem at all, it’s crazy the difference they make. Worth every Penny if you live semi remotely in winter. Was overtaking all the 4x4’s up steep hills easily the other day as they were spinning out.
The weather in this video is heavenly. Beautiful snow and no serious cold and wind. It's just the stupid people that attempt to drive with no experience nor suitable tyres whatsoever.
@@-k5703 It doesnt snow at all where I am but it can get cold, well by our standard overnight dipping down to say -3 and up to say 10 both on the Celsius scale. And if we are going to get a real summer which hasn't showed yet up to 45.C. I have never seen snow in person just white frost.
I'm from Canada and this weather is common. Lots of areas in Canada were dedicated snow tires are a legal requirement. Southern areas you can manage quite well if you're prepared. For snow like this: 1. Bare minimum all seasons with 3 peak snowflake; 2. turn off your traction control helps; 3. don't pump the breaks unless your vehicle is older than you are!; 4.take up snowshoeing :)
Yea...well...when the snow is this thick on the road. Not even the best winter tires like Nokian Hakka or Continental Vikingcontact - with..or without...studs will do much. The wheels may grip the top layer of snow - but with this much snow between the rubber and the tarmac - it will just glide on the next layer of snow. Some days are not meant for driving (I'm Norwegian BTW).
@@jarls5890You call that ‚much of snow‘? Seriously? Here in Bavaria people simply change from summer to winter tyres and vs each October and April. And 10- 20cm of snow overnight is not uncommon. I get everywhere with my car. Mind you, Road Services are in place here, and that goes hand in hand with winter tyres. The situation in this video was s totally manageable with motorists using winter tyres.
I moved to the UK a few years back from Australia. The couple of occasions where we have gotten snow and ice like that what I do is open a beer and refuse to go driving. Works a treat.
You aren't kidding. I had a Genesis G70 365hp twin turbo in the winter with SUMMER tires. Not even all seasons and I had to go 10 km/h in a 90 degree turn. Long story short I didn't buy Winters because I wasn't sure if I was keeping the car since the dealer screwed me. I ended up returning it but before I did, I had a loaner with winter tires for a day and it was SUCH a difference. From Summer to Winter is the hugest difference. So noticeable.
Don't feel too bad. As a Norwegian knowing the UK pretty well I know many of you have neither the tyres nor the training for it. It's just something we have to at least somewhat master before we even get a license up here. You brought the world Top Gear, though. So take pride in that! And you drive well in your fairly large motor homes even on narrow, curvy, steep Norwegian mountain roads in the summer. And are considerate drivers too. So Brits can drive well, I know that. Just not on snow :)
@@qrianalipa its because you use too much nuclear energy and your education system is abysmal so you lot naturally select yourselves any chance you get
@@qrianalipa I think you need to prepare each winter for the worst. Regardless of snow or not you get ice and cold slippery winter rains in England. It should be mandatory for car owners to swap to winter tyres. By doing so makes a huge difference in how car behaves on road, I know because I live for more than 14 years in England and every winter we get snow more than once and ice. Only Londoners and around not so much. Only thing what every winter I'm hearing from British people is how much they complain as an excuse instead of acting and be prepared.
This is entertainment at its finest 👍🏼 I was delivering down Gloucester way on Monday, it looked like it had come down a fair bit. I went from Chalford through to Nailsworth, the fields were white and some of the B roads were sketchy.
This reminds me of when we had a severe blizzard in Greece the day we decided to visit a ski resort. We still use chains here, not winteer tires, on the front wheels. I remember seeing the police on the entrance of the mountain road stopping anyone who had no chains for their cars and yet, when we came down some hours later I counted over 35 cars that had fallen to the sides. It was insane. I played it ultra safe, only 1st gear in and let gravity take me down. That ofcourse lead to taking over 40 minutes for normally a 15 minutes trip but still, I wouldn't endager my friends' lives over 25 minutes of our time.
I got a little stuck down a country lane near Avening, Lane was drivable as you could drive on tarmac but as it went down a slight slope, the road became solid with ice and snow. if the lads that were there trying to get a lorry out of a ditch look on here thanks chaps for all your help. I got out in the end .
Don't lock yer wheels! I know it's hard but keep those wheels turning and you have a chance to steer. Hitting the brakes can actually make you go faster once all the ice and snow gathers under your wheels.
am Canadian and I do everything I can to avoid brakes going downhill in snow conditions. Slow down and brake a little before I reach the top of the hill is the way to do it :)
@@neilwhitaker6284 you avoid brakes going downhill 😂😂you have literally never driven in snow, it is clearly obvious. 4wd in low range, on the brakes THE WHOLE WAY DOWN is how you do it. Start off braking and use the pedal to go as slow as possible. The problem isn't braking, it's braking whilst the car has too much momentum for the conditions - that can be as little as 1-2 kph. People who don't know how to drive in snow, should walk. I have never once lost control going downhill in my Subaru Grand Wagon, using the above technique.
@@CadillacDriver That's why I have never had an accident and live in Saskatchewan (Canada) and we have snow cover from November until March each year. A friend of a friend died a few weeks ago when a transport truck coming down the hill the other way got heavy on his brakes and lost control... You keep riding your brakes your way I will keep driving effectively and safely my way. Cheers.
The level of driving demonstrated here is shocking. I noticed similar when it snowed heavily last and I had to drive out to rescue a friend who was stuck. People don't understand how to drive in the snow, especially with low/no traction. Do NOT lock the wheels, you will lose steering. Do not stop on a hill... someone did this in front of me. They kept stopping multiple times and then took several minutes to get going again. It was driving me insane.
Absolutely standard British behaviour. 95% of us don't have winter tyres, and very few have the slightest clue how to drive in the snow. It's better in Scotland (and, unsurprisingly, the further north you go, the better) and better if you're a bit older and thus have driven in the snow more (as it was more common back in the day). The thing that always gets me is that if you don't know what you're doing and you're not on winter tyres, why don't you just not drive that day?
@@AverageAlien All depends who's driving the manual car my automatic car has snow mode which lowers the rev rate and will not engage first gear. Goes anywhere in the snow. 👍
Fellow Finn here. It's just the fact that you do absolutely nothing with a car without winter tires in a weather like this. Power, four wheel drive, size, weight, skills don't matter. Friction is the key and can only be obtained with proper winter tires. I understand that not everyone owns winter tires because this is not the everyday weather in every countries. In a weather like this with summer tires just leave the car parked where ever it is, it is useless to try drive it. Be safe people.
@@dustojnikhummer They're not mandatory because instances where we need winter tyres are very, very rare. I have lived here for over two decades and there has been one - maybe two - instances where winter tyres were required. In those instances, we just didn't drive, because schools and workplaces shut down. So there was really no need at all to have winter tyres.
I watched this 2 years ago and went straight out and bought all season tyres. Had snow a few weeks ago, boss was driving a 4 wheel drive BMW (summer tyres) and I had to drive her around in my tiny Citroen C1 with no problem at all.
Aside from the shocking driving ability of these people there is your answer. You get -20C winters. The UK doesn't. You get snow 2x a year for 2-3 days and that's it, average winter temperature in the UK is 5°C, so even in the odd occasion that it's freezing overnight, it'll all melt in the day. These people just don't know when to stay home...
Not only that, but staying on the brakes too, they have absolutelyno control. I live in Latvia as well, and even when it gets much worse here driving is perfectly fine (except for the first snow, that's always a mess)
I can't speak for Gloucester but up here in Midlothian, the ground was frozen for about 3 days prior to the snowfall. The snow fell on top of already icy and frosty ground so it just made things even more slippery
That's a warm mid summers day in Thurso, ya wanna see what the winters like, or maybe you don't. I lived and worked in Cumbria and the borders for 20 years, never got snowed in once, I then moved to Gloucestershire, not too far from that hill in fact, In five years got snowed in several times, who'd have guessed?
One of the problems with summer tires is that many of the high efficiency, high mileage tires fitted to cars nowadays (esp. hybrids and EVs) are pretty hard, especially when the temperature dips. This is to say I think that many eco, summer tires are now worse in snow that many summer tires used to be because the tread blocks on the eco tires have so little cold weather flex. Here in the Boston, MA, USA area people used to switch to winter tires, but now, not so much. That said, nowadays, state and town governments here spread much more salt than they used to, going so far as to treat the roads even before the snow starts falling. I myself have 4 winter tires on an AWD vehicle because I head north into the ski resorts regularly and can say that winter tires still make a huge difference. Even on cold, dry, clean pavement, winter tires remain softer than 3 season tires and maintain better braking distances in the cold because the rubber blocks on the tread remain more pliable. If I had to drive on untreated roads like these on summer tires, with traffic all around, I just wouldn't. It's a no-win situation. Well, some of these drivers could have coached their cars onto some of the lawn areas instead of other vehicles. It might have avoided some vehicle damage - maybe.
If you look at old videos let's say from 50 years ago you will see old cars perfectly driving on snow presumably using the only tire they could buy. So yeah, modern summer tires are way too hard(for efficiency and sportiness) this makes them very poor for snow and lower temperatures.
This is quite funny to look me as an Estonian residence. Here all cars are having winter tyres...with or without studs. This kind of weather means almost no problem here.
I remember years ago in the UK we had heavy snow that lasted for days. I loved driving in the snow at the time as I was driving a wee Fiat Panda. Narrow tires but the car weighed as much as a postage stamp so handled really well in the snow. I remember driving into a car park and parking up. I saw a guy in an high end Merc struggling trying to dig his car out. I came out about 10 mins later and the guy is still there. I get in my car, put it into 2nd gear and just drive off smoothly without any issues what so ever. I could feel the guys eyes like daggers on me haha 😂.
@@naathnaath6377 neat, the one i had was the Fiat Panda Sporting that they brought out about 10-15 years ago. Great little car. Could fit in tiny spaces but still very roomy inside 😊.
I had the same experience with a Panda: passed a long line of stuck big 4x4s on a snowy hill with no trouble at all. My Renault 4 (from decades back) was just the same. I miss those simple, honest cars.
I just wouldn't have bothered lol. Seriously though if you know your local area enough when you get snow like this, you know which roads to avoid as they will be quite tricky to drive on, seems like these lot don't have a clue.
Although we have winter tires in countries closer to the pole, it doesn't mean it's always relatively easy. Sometimes the ice will totally glaze over the roads, and then even with winter tires it will be like what we see in this video. This happened in Tjøme yesterday, the island community where my sister lives. She returned to the garage rather quickly after witnessing a few situations like this on her way. Normally salt and sand will be used to counteract the slippery ice, but if the weather is sufficiently bad or unexpected, then it may take a while to have that done. Usually a few percent of vehicles will have tires with studs, which after a while also helps to break up the ice.
Studded or not studded winter tires. It makes a huge difference. Also that sludge. Nothing grips on that because you dont have contact on road. No matter what whees you have.
Oh yeah dozens of comments here have no idea. In the black forest we often have even running water under the snow and that is like soap. The best winter tire slides like anything else in certain conditions.
I was initially confused that we have so much snow here in Estonia and everyone is driving normally and I have never had any issue driving in snow then I realized its because of the summer tyres.
@@ah4800 It takes much lower temperatures than this to get the ground to freeze. Also, if there was ice beneath, the guy on the bike would not be able to go uphill. No, it is just a fresh wet snow, summer tyres and lack of experience. First thing I've learnt on snow is never hit the breaks when loosing traction, let the wheels spin and maintain direction instead. Here, most of the four wheel drive cars do exactly that, automatically break the slipping wheels, because electronics is cheaper than a proper LSD differential, but electronics will never perform well in such conditions.
It always outstands me that they don't observe their surroundings, let the car stay in place, and change tires on the sidewalk etc. This is humanity right here.
none of them in the video complained about anything. they just tried to be careful as much as they can. even after the accidents, they were aware of the situation and peacefully handled it. it is something I can only wish for my country....
In my country, Finland. It's mandatory to use winter tyres if the weather is snowy or icy That's why we drove normally here without too much trouble in slippery weather. All cars here have winter tires in use no later than the beginning of December. Lappland is an exception, as winter begins there already at the beginning of October. Learn from us.
Not really much point though. Such snow only occurs once every 5 years, if that. We don't get this level of snow often, there's no point having to spend hundreds on new tyres each year for snow that never comes. The last time I even had snow settle where I live thick enough to even be a consideration for driving was the Beast from the East Winter 2018. Most here just stick Mixed on; they'll do well enough in most winters we get, we don't have to change our tyres like an F1 Pit crew each season; it works fine. It's just an occasional snow storm that's the problem; in which case my advice for people in the UK is just not bother going out in a car unless you absolutely have to, it usually lasts only one day, most people can manage.
@@Perseus7567 Winter tires are better than summers when the temp drops under 7c, they're not only for snow, also ice is a thing that exists, you might've heard of it.
@@TB-mizzog hybrids and EVs have very different problems altogether. EV batteries are usually very stable. I would personally never get a hybrid because they carry two different technologies and use them both in a nonoptimal way. I have driven EV for four years now and don't think I'll ever switch back. It's just so much more comfortable.
Grit works better when snowing and with some traffic on it . I had no issues draining in the snow on way to go gritting in my Corsa van just took my time . Just goes to show that technology is relied on to much .
Under 7 degree Celsius, summer tyres become hard as if they were made of plastic. On the contrary, winter tyres stay soft and keep a grip. It is not only a questions of snow. It is that simple. All these cars are sliding for that reason mostly. Forgive me my english, I'm from Croatia. 😊
Just goes to show that 4x4’s are no better in these conditions than any thing else. A 2wd drive on all season tyres or winter tyres will out perform all of these. Once wheels are locked you have no control at all.
@@aliwright1523 i'll tell that to the next 4x4 on the moors i pass in my 2wd 14 year old golf on winters. you could be 8x8, doesnt matter, no grip, no traction. hence the various 4x4's in this video struggling. of course your argument could also be said to be "a 4x4 with appropriate tyres, would get up it" in which case, correct, which is essentially agreeing with the original comment.
If it starts to skid, take your foot off the brake, otherwise the wheels will stay locked and you won't have steering. These conditions show the ability of the driver not the car.
As a Scandinavian I'm just shaking my head 🙄. Why do they try to drive with summer tyres? Have they never seen snow before? Ffs. Change tires or drop the car.
@Dave Pickston I can understand that, but why take the car then? Everybody knows that summer tyres doesn't work on snow. And at least on fresh snow. Even if you only see it every 4 or 5 years. Even the cops and bus drivers 🙄. And after they crash they try to continue.. I mean, how stupid can one be?
@@8bitnitwit 😄 Well, we see lots of idiots the first day of snowfall here in Norway as well, even though we should be more used to it than most. But if you drive on summer tyres in these conditions you will lose your licence on the spot.
Anything more than light snowfall is extremely rare in most of the UK (because the Gulf Stream makes our winters much milder) so people are not really aware of the necessity of winter tyres in such conditions. Nearly everyone uses summer tyres by default all year round which is fine except for these rare occurrences of heavy snowfall.
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As a Swede this is hilarious. This is a mild winter weather for us and we all change to studded winter tires by law way before anything like this could happen...
You realise this part of England gets conditions like that maybe for about 3 days in 4 years? No point forcing people to change tyres for conditions they hardly ever experience.
Mostly all down to tyres. Nearly everybody in the UK drive through winter on summer tyres, which are perhaps already worn past their best, when they experience a weather event like this. So when snow and ice come, their grip goes.
@Sonification So are you saying your 4×4 with slip diffand low gear works fine without winter tyres? If that's what you are saying then you clearly are not used to snow ! First any ,absolutely any car / truck etc has zero wheel drive when coasting or breaking. It is absolutely all about the rubber. But you are right about the low gear . -11° here in rural Aberdeenshire this morning . -5° at 1pm .
@@sonification1338 and your car still slides and slips, even with winter tyres on turns, and in actual snow, not in this what you can barely call snow, your car will start drifting with all tcs abs etc.
Dont wanna to use winter tires?
This area of the UK rarely gets snow of a depth where costly winter tyres are required. Perhaps once every couple of years at best. 99% of people, I would say, in the south of the UK, do not have winter tyres.
99.99% 😊
@@UrbanPicturesUK That's this problematic misunderstanding to think, you only would need winter tyres in deep snow. Temperatures below about 5°C even on dry streets make winter tyres necessary, because most summer tyres become too hard at cold temperatures. Add rain, frost, snow or even ice and you will clearly have a difference - even with many cheap winter tyres.
No money for winter tyres :(
@@UrbanPicturesUK If these people are on summer tires, what made them start driving that day then? I understand people have jobs to go to but isnt it common sense that summer tires in snow is an awful combo?
As a Finn this is both compelling and shocking. It's not even that much snow.
@@V8VORLICH Probably because we only get these conditions at most, 1% of the year, sometimes not even once a year so why would people have specialised tyres for a rare occurrence? Easier to just avoid it for the 3 or 4 days a year it happens.
@@jamiereid9322 true james shame everyone over here thinks they turn into colin mcrae when it snows lol 🤣🤣
They don't get winter tyres.
I think they are on all seasons that are not designed for this much snow. Even modern cars are spinning all four wheels and getting sucked into the kerb. Here in Toronto people run all seasons year round, and they don't have issues with a few inches of snow like thia video.
@@siegessaule also throttle control evan people just jame the pedal down in snow here lol no traction at all
As a Swede, I am completely amazed. So THIS is why we have to use winter tyres by law. I finally get it. :)
We use snow tyres as well in Canada never had problem no matter how bad weather is
@Gimp, that's all right, but then they should not drive their cars when the snow hits. If it's that rare, it shouldn't be a problem for drivers to stay home, work from home, or find safe transportation.
Btw, our air conditioners chill in the summer and heat in the winter, so there's no need to store them away. Kind of like our cars.
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They're a menace. Every winter we get this calamity. Even if you have winter tyres there's a good chance the road will be blocked by some idiot who doesn't, or they'll skid into your car and wreck it.
The summer tires on that lovely Volvo must have been hard to look at.
I love how that girls immediate reaction was to jump out of a perfectly safe car and risk being hit by a giant lump of steel
Women ☕️
true, it's woman
Certified woman moment
You ain’t seen nothing! Search youtube for “paignton ice skating for cars - original”… 🤦🏼♀️
And they want equal pay
There is something oddly calming about this video. I have come to watch it every year.
Me too! Happy new year!
@@korgscrew2000 Thanks, and happy new year too!
Greetings form Poland, you call it disaster, we call it Monday:)
Did you just come here to gloat? Get a life bro
@@jayc342009 Right? How lame
@ANTI ASMR Ha Ha 🤣Great comment ! That Really made me laugh ...:)
Yeah in Britain we only get snow once every hundred years, its not like we get cold weather every winter😏
@@rustyj5092 it must be global warming then
Trouble is when I drive past easily with my winter tyres on, I will probably get hit by one of these Morons.
tis why I just don't risk the car at all not only you to worry about lol , I just walk its my job anyway as a postman so I'm used to it ! even though everyone tells me I got fwd , yea but things can still go wrong plus others on the road . plus I care to much for my car and wouldn't risk it
I put winter tyres on my van, they weren't cheap, but probably only the cost of a small bump and without the hassle that goes with it
@@MrWesleychuck front wheel drive evo ay? You mean 4wd
@@real-eyes-realise-real-lies lol yea my bad I had a typing moment I guess haha , don't worry I didn't convert it that would be dumb
Yea, also winter tyres won't fix stupidity! !
It's beyond me how people live in countries with a winter season, and don't switch to winter tyres. Even if there's no snow, the rubber compound in winter tyres is specifically geared towards low temperature/freezing conditions to ensure you maintain grip.
i think they dont get much snow normally so thats wy they dont have winter tyres
Winter tyres won't make much difference if dusting of snow on black ice
@@GIGI-lp1gc of course they will. Winter tyres carry snow and ice ratings. The best winter tyres cope with snow, ice, and rain.
Thank you Colombo
@@davecom3 don't be silly ,I take it you obviously have never driven on black ice especially with light snow on it if you think snow tyres will help much deary me .I live in a country that gets alot of snow and ice in nov- march and been driving in it everyday for the last 2 weeks.the fact you and others liking your comment only explains why some struggle in winter conditions and have no idea of what snow tyres can and can't do
"What's the weather like?"
"It's heavily snowing, ice everywhere!"
Everyone in Gloucestershire "We'll risk it then"
Dint you have a job?
@@deivytrajan no snow day?
Probably a lot of people were already driving and just wanted to get home.
@@LordSandwichII until to destroyed his car or to get injured. Il vaut mieux-être raisonnable de ce temps.
3 months of snow in peak district usually. No problem.
Over here in Germany we have 2 sets of wheels,one for summer and one for winter.we put the winter one's on in October and change them back to summer in april.been here for 32years and have never been stuck in snow .
I expect your local authorities actually grit the roads
Same thing in northern Italy. It is mandatory from 15th of november to 15th of april, otherwise you get fined
Often hire a car in ski season in Germany/ Austria. Could not believe the difference winter tyres make. UK isn’t invested in this because most of the time we don’t warrant the conditions. Funny watching muppets who think 4x4 and ABS/Traction Control means they can go anywhere in any conditions. Physics takes no prisoners 😂.
I'm British but lived in Germany in 2010 when we had an epic winter. I bought a set of wheels with winter tyres for my car and never looked back. But here in the southern UK, you may only see snow settle on the ground once in 5 years, and after a couple of days it's gone. There's no sense in buying winter tyres when for 99.9% of the time it never gets below 0°C
Yes but we in England have better quality idiots and lots more fun watching people failing to do anything in the snow
The most shocking in the entire video is that even the police drive around without winter tires… here in the Netherlands we also rarely have snow but all emergency vehicles have winter tires and most cars also switch to winter tires or have all seasons…
I think 9/10 english folks believe in 10-yro all-season slicks (aka. kojak's specials). Some other regions like Scotland and Wales are a bit different though. I worked in the UK as a delivery driver during my student years, I demanded my boss to install winter tires in November. He was looking at me like I was a fool. Nevertheless he installed them because I rejected any other deliveries without winter tires. I come from a country with a lot of winter driving conditions. So one day I woke up early and there was like 1in of snow and UK roads are almost never prepared - they frequently get freezing rain followed by snow at night. I left home immediately since I knew it was going to be a long day. I went to the warehouse to load my delivery for the day. The roads were empty, nobody at work yet. I loaded everything and went to do my job, around 300km for the day. I stopped at the first shop to drop my delivery and the owner was looking at me like I was a fool - he asked "why would you drive hundreds of kms in those conditions?!". I shrugged my shoulders not really understanding what he meant and went on with my rough day. Half way when most folks woke up my boss is calling me and gives me sh*t for proceeding with the delivery - "but this is exactly why I requested winter tires!". I did my job and returned safely to the warehouse, my boss was sitting there and looking at me like I was an idiot again... The entire nation gets shut down when there is like 1in of snow and they are completely unprepared, only major motorways get road maintenance vehicles dispatched.
Nowhere in the station will you find a spare set of tyres
Yea, same here in Germany. And when winter conditions appear or get "worse" they all are equiped with chains even on flat area or using spike tyres.
There are no winter tires available after the Brexit 😂
@@franzweber7494funny you say that, it actually is a problem, I can't get my favourite winter set anywhere on the island. And no one overseas wants to ship ☹️
As a Brit in Canada …The uk is not prepared for snow of any amount …No roads salted or plowed(government fail) And no winter tires on any vehicles (but in defence there’s not enough snow each year to justify winter tires) best just to stay at home for the day or 2 that it snows
One thing us English can never boast about is our ability to deal with snow
Or play football
English are thick
@@trekkietrek1774 Look how many inventions were made by the English. You wouldn't have an internet if it weren't for the English. The only thick person around here is the dumbass making that comment, that's you by the way.
@Not Me dude, I'm English, so yes I speak the language. Your comment 'we took over the world' confirms my statement, I thank you sir
You just wait until the Gulf Stream goes kaput from climate change. Your country will be like Norway.
"I got a 4x4 mate, my truck has no issues on these roads" - slides sideways with 0 control
4x4 makes no difference if it doesn't have winter tires, and it will even be worse because it's heavy
Still amazes me that people in our town still think they can beat that hill in poor weather! They’ll never learn!
They paid money for 4WD and they demand results!
@@markmd9 they just need a vw beetle
@@markmd9 to be fair, most people buy poor 4wd cars and put summer tyres on them! Cant beat a proper Quattro system with all season tyres! (for a normal road car at least)
But they know best,. Surely if they just keep trying really hard lolololol
Does ANYONE use WINTERTYRES in your town or for that matter anywhere in GB????;
Here in Sweden we have a law that during winter conditions all cars, lorrys and bus MUST have correct winter tyres. The tyres shall have the specific mark that look like a alp mountain.
If we don't have the correct tyres and the police discover that, it will cost a big fine. For each tyre that is wrong type.
I drive lorry and wagon with a total weight of up to 64 tons in total. I have correct tyres. I have no problem to drive in snow conditions like in the video.
I'm terrified every winter driving in my Subaru. Idiots everywhere sliding off the road and might hit me. Good thing I can maneuver around them, but you never know.
People ask me why I drive a Subaru with 4 season tyres. It is just staying out of the way of the people that don't that is the hard bit !
As a Swede, I'm amazed that you don't use gravel on the snow or winter tyres
this is incredibly rare for the uk & they do grit the roads but this was a freak storm.
was just thinking the same as a fin they dont eaven know what to do when your car slides a little
sure but wnter tires is not enough on ice, but gravel and winter tires are tho
@@henrikmarkus5046 studded winter tires handle ice well, but not wet asphalt
socks.
Tire socks.
Made of cloth. Fabric.
They work Brilliantly on snowy roads.
@@BrawleyLE
1:56 I love the fact that all around the cars are sliding meanwhile a guy on a bike making his way up the hill just fine 😂
Mountain bike tyres work in the snow. Before I stopped riding for some reason I tried using my road bike and I kept slipping and falling off😂😂
He can transfer weight to the back that's why
MTBs are perfect in the snow knobly tyres to gobble up the snow and with a decent tyre brand they will handle the tempreture just fine. MTB tyres are designed to grip well in wet mud so they're going to atleast be semi decent in snow.
I have studded tires on my bike on winters. It gives you more grip than in summer :)
@@filledwithvariousknowledge2747 They don't man, it's terrifying and slow at the same time. It's alright when the snow becomes compressed though.
03:05
Random bloke pretending to know things - "Pump the brakes!"
Driver - hesitantly takes advice, pumps brakes, instantly loses traction, slides off road and crashes
Random bloke "What the f**k is he doing?!"
🤣
He doesn’t know how ABS works😂😂
the advice was fine. the driver locked the brakes though.
In fairness I don’t think the video does justice to how steep the hill is. I commute down their most days and I seen a few people have bad accidents in the rain on it
ABS often does nothing in the snow and ice, you have to threshold brake _gently_ or pump to cut through heavy snow if you need to suddenly change direction like the guy was shouting. It can work for some situations. Likewise, TC and ESC can end up causing more problems in snow and ice because it's mostly based on wheel rotation across the axles. You have to high gear it (second or third gear at least) and ride the clutch instead of use the throttle to set off. People simply aren't taught how to drive in anything worse than a bit of rain in the UK, and use summer tyres all year, so no surprises. This is also why manual geared cars are much more practical for snowy conditions, I don't think many auto boxes have competent snow modes because they're largely unneeded in the UK. My old boss did have an old M5 which was very sure-footed in the snow though, that car's electronics worked beautifully.
@@ChristopherWoods disagree with the manual box bit, ZF8 / G Tronic boxes work nicely because they do set off in second and sometimes third in comfort modes, DCT/DSG not so much as they are effectively manual boxes anyway. I definitely agree with the BMW in the snow though, mine are always great, go drifting everytime it snows but I do have dedicated snow tyres on a set of wheels which I throw on for winter. I go to the alps a lot, and Finland for winter trips most years too - BMW with X drive and either x delete app or built in ability to choose between 4wd and rwd are amazing for it. Of course Quattro is good too. Recently bought a 4drive as a family car and despite the front wheel bias (pre loaded rear now though) it does really well and spins all 4 straight away on power. I’m just waffling now getting excited for next month but my point is a lot of people without a clue how to drive even in the dry go out in their fwd or rwd and expect it to perform miracles on summer tyres as you said - it’s just silly especially when most cars now have an option for 4 wheel drive that isn’t and needn’t be permanent therefore not affecting fuel economy by anything more than 2-3mpg
No winter tires? 😢
Whoever filmed this knows their roads and where people have fun with their cars in the snow. Can't believe anyone would try drive when even jeeps struggle
It's more about the tyres than the car. Everyone here is probably on summer tires which begin to lose a bunch of grip when it's under 7C. Should really be running all seasons given the UK's climate but everybody uses the cheapest summer tires they can find.
strangely compelling
It is isn’t it 🫣
The pole manufacturer must be proud !that’s a lot of hits
He'll be releasing the album before Christmas, will it be No.1 though?
That pole has a distinctive tone.
For the people who still do not understand. Where I am in the UK, I can't even remember what snow feels like, It's been many years since it snowed where I live. No one uses winter tyres because it is not worth switching for the very rare chance it might snow. Most snow that does happen, happens rapidly and unpredictably like in this video, people can't just not go to work and they can't magically change the tyres, a lot can't afford it and a lot do not have the time or resources.
But they can afford to smash their cars up though apparently. Also winter tyres aren't just for snow they are for tempretures below 7 celcius.
If so, then please don't drive in the snow. It's worse as you're going to get your car totaled.
I live in rural Wales and change onto winter tyres every November, they make a huge difference. A 4x4 on summer tyres will just spin all four wheels in snow without a limited slip differential.
Sounds like fun to me! I do doughnuts in the parking lots when the snow falls!
Yea true. Winter tyres
erm no it wont. lsd does that exact thing... spins all wheels. without a lsd it spins the wheel with least resistance, so imposible to spin them all.
Same but u can deal with snow even summer tyres if u know how. But we must (law) in Finland change winter tyres but this year i must drive 20cm snow because winter come early and it was major traffic to chance tyres. Now we have here 60cm snow.
Even with lsd summer tires in snow are USELESS, I got caught in a surprise snowstorm back when I first bought a WRX STI... Still had summers on it made it without incident but it was SKETCHY and required alot of care to drive.
Personally, I am shocked that without having winter tyres fitted so many people decided to drive. For me it equals to drunk driving. You have no control. One can think that the drunk getting behind a wheel does not think clearly what they are doing but here most of the people should be capable of assessing the risk.
Many don't know the risk.
Hey!!! It's snowing!!! Let's get in the car and go look at the snow.
Look at Rufford now closed to traffic Ford videos for the intellectual ability of most drivers. Most people wouldn’t even know that winter tyres exist let alone what they’re running on their car.
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Most people don't know any better (not an excuse), but at garages they'll get offered a "budget, mid range or top range" and they take what's given... very few people buy their own tyres and get a garage to fit the tyres or have a spare set. I've got all weather tyres on mine, we just don't have the weather to justify a winter set sitting around doing nothing for 2-3 years, eventually being binned after a few thousand miles because they've aged and cracked...
And what if they were already out when the snow got bad?
I love how random a cyclist is going about his business in the background thinking "yup, just a normal day" 😅
what about the guy in shorts🤣🤣
UI ui ui ui 💯💢💥💫why are driving!!! oooooo
Sad in the UK we dont use winter tyres and avoid all this mess and insurance claims. I use them on all my cars from October to April as they are not just for when it snows and so much better.
agreed, huge difference for what isnt a huge amount of money
@@caffeineisking8132A set of tyres costs £500+, not worth it for the 2 days a year when it may be necessary
We do use Winter Tyres... I have them on my car in West Midlands
Same
@@st170restoration No, not really. It is the UK who wants to pay the expense of buying four winter tyres, with alloys (presumably) for the two of three days in the year that you might need them.
That Bollard is doing great service, even stood up to a bus!!!!!
The post that thinks its a bus stop 🚏 ✋ 🙄
it would get stopped on the curb anyways lol
The rear quarter of the bus is only fibreglass and aluminium. I agree though that it was doing a fantastic service stopping a lot of out-of-control vehicles from mounting the curb.
@@zclimbz hello
bus should have had chains on
Remember people when you start to slide make sure you panic and break hard! That's how we get these videos
Locked wheels are just ice skates. Let the tires roll, and steer. Always amazes me how we'll have cars on my street that come down the hill slowly and in control, but as soon as they start making their turn they'll feel it get slippery and lock up the breaks, guaranteeing them a high five with the guardrail across the road.
Better yet just stay home and drink heavily!!!!
@@eddybedder2865 Sound advice!
Lmaooooo.
My greatest move in snow was immediately preceded by my stupidest. St: driving way too fast for conditions and approaching a stop sign with cross traffic. Gr: hit brakes and put car into a 360. Ended up facing the right way just short of the intersection. Pulled off to clean pants. Never again.
I loved to ride thru Gluocestershire when I was working in UK as a truck driver. Beautifull sceneries. I am glad I never experienced snow there :)
Even the law has the wrong tyres on 😮
You'd think that they, of all people would have that sorted.
Want to learn how to drive on #SNOW? Pro-tips from #Finland ua-cam.com/video/E8qJhFgOWqA/v-deo.html
Pitiful isn’t it!
In the UK we've been lumped with an incompetent government over a decade now what England votes the rest of us are forced to have, it's not surprising and most definitely pathetic.
Lucky up here in Scotland our emergency services have a bit of control of their budgets and have winter tyres for the most part particularly the more rural areas
@@PsychoticEwok ah yes, because I'm sure Kier Starmer has all these draft emails set up with the subject "don't forget to change ymto winter tyres".
You also state "up in scotland"... Gloucestershire is a southern county, at best lower middle...
I love that the little red Skoda Citigo is just flying past in full control 😂
It's the only one with winter tyres
@@PaulHojda Don't forget about the bicycle.
Citigo drivers are built different
@@Simon-UK-1 I had an Up!, same thing, regular tires they come on are good in the snow, and light +narrow wheels makes them shockingly capable in the snow.
I remember being on summer tyres on a white out on the M4 many years ago. It was like whacky races with expensive cars doing revolutions all over the carriageway. My crappy Citroen AX didn’t slip or skid once, I was like that Skoda and got home without a single drama!
Dude on the bicycle at 1:55: "what is all the fuss about then ?" 😀
Looks a mountain bike which is why he’s doing fine. Road bike tyres would make it impossible to ride in the snow
@@filledwithvariousknowledge2747 look up cycling in oslo, it's not about the tyres, it's about the weight of bicycles
Very good video thank you this changed my life
I love looking at cars that drive in winter with summer tires. it's very relaxing
The best winter tire has zero grip with ice or water under the snow. Many of them there were probably on winter tires.
@@Max.44 Looks like summers to me
@@abdullahz4804 Especially on mountains rain mixed with snow is very common and that grips like wet soap. Any winter tire would act the same as a summer tire in some conditions.
@@Max.44 Knowing the thought process of probably 85-90% of drivers in the UK, I will put money on the fact that the majority of cars featured in this video will be on the absolutely cheapest of cheap ditchfinder crap summer tyres you can buy! Nevermind them being on winters... most of these tyres won't even make it to the bottom ranking on any major tyre test.
The brits love their "cheapest round black circles please"
@@Max.44Not in these conditions. This isn't even bad, and everyone has almost zero traction. I would bet every tire in this video was a summer tire.
It's amazing that people as soon as they start sliding they hit the breaks and don't let go .
Yeah and they lock the wheels and still think they are able to steer the car with locked wheels, drivers makes it worse wirhout realizing they are a part of the problems they get.
Sometimes, when a collision is imminent and there is no place to steer to to avoid it, you have little choice but pray you stop. Tap, tap, tap is the proper way, but sometimes there just isn't time or space. Face it, sometimes you are just $crewed. You can't turn the clock back and just drive slower, or start tapping sooner! Also, though not always the best choice, with antilock brakes they specifically TELL YOU to press the brakes hard. They are supposed to engage and release in the same manner as tap, tap, tap, except faster than any human could do. That's the whole idea of antilock brakes! I was coming down an icy freeway offramp last year and started to slide when I tapped. I was headed right into cross traffic. I pushed the brake to the floorboard and thud, thud, thud...the antilockers kicked in and straight as an arrow saved by rear. Nowadays, the problem often is that people don't trust the antilocks rather than people lock the wheels. My experience, tap if you are in a curve, but press down hard if on a straightaway. Slow down is the number one piece of advice. Don't put yourself in the position! Tap well before you have to.
It's amazing that people like you think that in all situations, letting go of the brakes will make a difference. 🙄
@@michaelp.3485 I'm sad to see that you think it doesn't. That's why there are so many accidents during winter time , people are not told/show how to drive in adverse conditions
People think the ABS can work miracles. If you start sliding when already going slow they won't automatically ease off as the system sees all wheels are still and assumes the car has stopped. Otherwise we'd all roll down hills in traffic when keeping a foot on the brake at standstill. So yeah, ease on and off is still needed.
If you don't have the correct tyres for the conditions, then stay at home. Even 4x4 drivers believe they can handle snow with summer tyres. Expensive lessons were learnt here.
Yep, all season or winter tyres 🛞, tyre reviews channel on YT covers this and it’s surprising the difference it makes!
@@markgriffiths409 Well its not surprising, its the difference between night n day, summer n winter.
Complete idiots ,just stop at home !
A couple of these Warriors got stuck just outside my house a couple of years ago. The first one got stuck and he phoned his mate in another to pull him out and BOTH got stuck. They thought they could drive through the snowdrift in their big 4X4....bu they just got hung up on the drift and the tyres couldnt reach the ground. A farmer brought his digger out and cleared a path and pulled them out.
had little snow in birmingham, fuck me the amount of cars that were struggling on little snow was horrifying. do people not get winter or all season tyres? watching those car struggle had me thinking, it would take on idiot to literally smack right into mine.
Thanks for the excellent video! It was so engaging.
people see the cars crash and still drive.
all insurance companies will love this youtube channel because it has recorded all the accidents xD
love watching videos like this, just shows no one listened and now ruined there cars because they simply couldn't just walk, what on earth compells people drive in these conditions its madness :)
Aircon.... All for that
It wouldn't be a problem if everyone had snow tires mounted... but I heard that in Britain, their usefulness is still being doubted and they rather risk totalling their cars instead of buying winter tires for a few hundred quid.
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especially if they cant even drive in it
Has nothing to do with driving or not. It's the tires.
Love it how everyone's gotta still go out & cause carnage... like everything's so important
Totally agree! It must have been pretty obvious road conditions were going to be awful and for most short journeys, which I bet most of these were, walking is going to be quicker, without the risk of spending the next few weeks getting your car fixed and having your insurance premium increased. If driving is essential buy some snow chains and put them on before attempting to go anyway. Cycling is also not a totally stupid idea, if the main roads are clear. Cycle the main roads and walk on the minor ones.
This (^_^)
That one dude with the truck must have thought he was gonna show everyone else how cool he was 🤣
Er,they were ALREADY out! So when the snow comes randomly are we to abandon our cars or have some kind of sixth sense that we shouldn't get in the car this fine dry sunny winters morning?
Any idea?
It's incredible the stuff settled. Very odd.
@@southwirralcyclist1986 How is it obvious? How would anyone know?
You don't see it coming. When you wake up and go to the shop only to come out of the shop an hour later to find this, what possibly could have told you to stay at home?
The weather reports? :'D
In 10 years working in Eastern Europe I never saw any issues with their -10 Deg C, ice and snow everywhere. Buses, lorries and cars etc by law are required to be fitted with winter tyres. It's amazing the difference between summer and winter tyres. Not difficult to arrange unless you are English. 😂
I like how the people and the bicycle casually are going by the sliding cars.
Hello from Minnesota in the upper midwest US. We have a 4 day Rain/freezing rain/ heavy snow event starting tomorrow. I've been driving here for over 4 decades professionally. Most new cars have antilock brakes, so don't pump your brakes it makes it disconnect. Try to keep your wheels turning it gives you better control. Winter tires help but all season tires can get the job done if you keep your car under control. Adding weight over your drive wheels ( sand bags ) can help with traction too. Or stay home. Sliding around with your wheels locked up makes for a expensive drive.
Put it in 2nd gear, too! I'm from Chicago so I know this will definitely help. Not so much on ice, but it's better than regular gear. I sure wouldn't want to live in MN in the winter -- you folks have it rough. Stay safe!
Don't bother explaining to Brits about driving on snow/ice, sliding down a hill totally out of control awaiting the inevitable crash is all part of the fun, people also like to stand and watch, they do so for hours waiting for the next car to follow down the hill, or even some trying to climb the hill, the look on the drivers faces are priceless..... The cold snap happens over night taking everyone by surprise and then the entertainment begins.
@@johnmacaroni105 Love this comment (I’m British) People here are PLAIN IDIOTS!
Because we’re not used to snow every winter… when it happens, not matter how deep it gets, people here NEVER alter their driving!
Thanks for the laughter this cold morning! Have a good one 🤛🏼🤣
I love how you give actual solid advice instead of just gloating like some people
@@jayc342009 Right! It's only funny if it's not you out there.
I’ve got winter tyres on my seat Ibiza. It’s fwd and I can get everywhere no problem at all, it’s crazy the difference they make. Worth every Penny if you live semi remotely in winter. Was overtaking all the 4x4’s up steep hills easily the other day as they were spinning out.
Even if you do go out with the right tyres, there's still a chance that someone else will hydroplane into the back of you. I'd stay home or walk!
If you ain’t got a 4x4 why the hell would you even try to drive in that it’s just dumb 😂
@@Drewski28622the 4x4 were struggling too if not worse
@@khuzram we’re they actually 4 wheel drive tho? A lot of big cars (4x4) aren’t actually 4 wheel drive now a days
@@Drewski28622 you can easily drive on snow like this even with rear wheel drive you just need winter tires
Funny thing is the morons could crash into your parked car.
Another reason I'm grateful for the weather in my country. It's not perfect, but bearable. Thank you 🙏🏽
?? what country
The weather in this video is heavenly. Beautiful snow and no serious cold and wind. It's just the stupid people that attempt to drive with no experience nor suitable tyres whatsoever.
Snow is beautiful
. Why would you want the same temperature all year round? That's boring!!
@@-k5703 It doesnt snow at all where I am but it can get cold, well by our standard overnight dipping down to say -3 and up to say 10 both on the Celsius scale. And if we are going to get a real summer which hasn't showed yet up to 45.C. I have never seen snow in person just white frost.
@- K I live in Canada and if all we had was spring, summer and fall I'd be totally happy. I'm curious how much experience you have with winter?
I'm from Canada and this weather is common. Lots of areas in Canada were dedicated snow tires are a legal requirement. Southern areas you can manage quite well if you're prepared. For snow like this: 1. Bare minimum all seasons with 3 peak snowflake; 2. turn off your traction control helps; 3. don't pump the breaks unless your vehicle is older than you are!; 4.take up snowshoeing :)
Hello Goran
Nobody asked
Yea...well...when the snow is this thick on the road. Not even the best winter tires like Nokian Hakka or Continental Vikingcontact - with..or without...studs will do much. The wheels may grip the top layer of snow - but with this much snow between the rubber and the tarmac - it will just glide on the next layer of snow. Some days are not meant for driving (I'm Norwegian BTW).
@@RRaymer Shut up
@@jarls5890You call that ‚much of snow‘? Seriously? Here in Bavaria people simply change from summer to winter tyres and vs each October and April. And 10- 20cm of snow overnight is not uncommon. I get everywhere with my car. Mind you, Road Services are in place here, and that goes hand in hand with winter tyres.
The situation in this video was s totally manageable with motorists using winter tyres.
This is a real challenge! 🚗❄ Snow and slippery roads create incredible situations. Safety first! 🙏
When I lived in the UK, I had a set of winter tires that I'd swap to once temps were consistently
Same. I had a set of winters on my Sti, it was amazing the places you could go.
I moved to the UK a few years back from Australia. The couple of occasions where we have gotten snow and ice like that what I do is open a beer and refuse to go driving. Works a treat.
You aren't kidding. I had a Genesis G70 365hp twin turbo in the winter with SUMMER tires. Not even all seasons and I had to go 10 km/h in a 90 degree turn. Long story short I didn't buy Winters because I wasn't sure if I was keeping the car since the dealer screwed me. I ended up returning it but before I did, I had a loaner with winter tires for a day and it was SUCH a difference. From Summer to Winter is the hugest difference. So noticeable.
@@lamborghiniuk what for 3days of snow you decided to get winter tyres lol
Same, but on my RWD BMW. It's amazing what tyres and skill can do
Such a relaxing video , i mean there is some damage on the cars but all being done in a nice and calm way.
Yeah, until somebody gets killed.
Don't feel too bad. As a Norwegian knowing the UK pretty well I know many of you have neither the tyres nor the training for it. It's just something we have to at least somewhat master before we even get a license up here.
You brought the world Top Gear, though. So take pride in that! And you drive well in your fairly large motor homes even on narrow, curvy, steep Norwegian mountain roads in the summer. And are considerate drivers too.
So Brits can drive well, I know that. Just not on snow :)
Men har du sett nyhetene fra oslo denne siste dagene. Man kan ikke kjøre her å. E6 stengt. E18 stengt.
Norway is cold and snows . it mild in UK you clown
@@qrianalipa yeah but its regularly slightly above or below zero all winter in england so put proper winter tyres on
@@qrianalipa its because you use too much nuclear energy and your education system is abysmal so you lot naturally select yourselves any chance you get
@@qrianalipa I think you need to prepare each winter for the worst. Regardless of snow or not you get ice and cold slippery winter rains in England. It should be mandatory for car owners to swap to winter tyres. By doing so makes a huge difference in how car behaves on road, I know because I live for more than 14 years in England and every winter we get snow more than once and ice. Only Londoners and around not so much.
Only thing what every winter I'm hearing from British people is how much they complain as an excuse instead of acting and be prepared.
Love it when people get together to try and help others in need.
This is entertainment at its finest 👍🏼
I was delivering down Gloucester way on Monday, it looked like it had come down a fair bit. I went from Chalford through to Nailsworth, the fields were white and some of the B roads were sketchy.
This reminds me of when we had a severe blizzard in Greece the day we decided to visit a ski resort. We still use chains here, not winteer tires, on the front wheels. I remember seeing the police on the entrance of the mountain road stopping anyone who had no chains for their cars and yet, when we came down some hours later I counted over 35 cars that had fallen to the sides. It was insane. I played it ultra safe, only 1st gear in and let gravity take me down. That ofcourse lead to taking over 40 minutes for normally a 15 minutes trip but still, I wouldn't endager my friends' lives over 25 minutes of our time.
That was very wise of you. As they say: better to lose a minute in life than your life in a minute.
@@elisaa9981It would be even wiser not to drive in the first place.
I got a little stuck down a country lane near Avening, Lane was drivable as you could drive on tarmac but as it went down a slight slope, the road became solid with ice and snow. if the lads that were there trying to get a lorry out of a ditch look on here thanks chaps for all your help. I got out in the end .
Don't lock yer wheels! I know it's hard but keep those wheels turning and you have a chance to steer. Hitting the brakes can actually make you go faster once all the ice and snow gathers under your wheels.
am Canadian and I do everything I can to avoid brakes going downhill in snow conditions. Slow down and brake a little before I reach the top of the hill is the way to do it :)
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@@neilwhitaker6284 you avoid brakes going downhill 😂😂you have literally never driven in snow, it is clearly obvious.
4wd in low range, on the brakes THE WHOLE WAY DOWN is how you do it. Start off braking and use the pedal to go as slow as possible. The problem isn't braking, it's braking whilst the car has too much momentum for the conditions - that can be as little as 1-2 kph.
People who don't know how to drive in snow, should walk. I have never once lost control going downhill in my Subaru Grand Wagon, using the above technique.
@@CadillacDriver That's why I have never had an accident and live in Saskatchewan (Canada) and we have snow cover from November until March each year. A friend of a friend died a few weeks ago when a transport truck coming down the hill the other way got heavy on his brakes and lost control...
You keep riding your brakes your way I will keep driving effectively and safely my way. Cheers.
@@neilwhitaker6284 you said you "avoid" your brakes. Impossible whilst going down a hill, unless engine braking / gearing is enough.
1:09 The driver of the little red car dealt with that like a champ. 👏👏👏
Brake gently and let the wheels turn.
That’s advice that I’ve always given.
I used to live in Old Bath Road in Cheltenham
Nice to see the driving in snow hasn’t improved - kids on sledges have the right idea
Thanks for posting
some of the kids were on sledges with a wheel on each corner....
need some of this in Kent amazing video
I’m from Glouster.. I stayed home all day in the warm…. Guess what not a scratch on my van😂😂😂😂😂
❤❤❤🎉😂😂😅
Best way, not point totaling your motor over a days wage. Nut cases!
I’m not from glouster but I can spell Gloucester
@harryboy well done school lad
The level of driving demonstrated here is shocking. I noticed similar when it snowed heavily last and I had to drive out to rescue a friend who was stuck. People don't understand how to drive in the snow, especially with low/no traction. Do NOT lock the wheels, you will lose steering. Do not stop on a hill... someone did this in front of me. They kept stopping multiple times and then took several minutes to get going again. It was driving me insane.
Absolutely standard British behaviour. 95% of us don't have winter tyres, and very few have the slightest clue how to drive in the snow. It's better in Scotland (and, unsurprisingly, the further north you go, the better) and better if you're a bit older and thus have driven in the snow more (as it was more common back in the day). The thing that always gets me is that if you don't know what you're doing and you're not on winter tyres, why don't you just not drive that day?
Also doesn't help if you're driving an automatic. At that point you just have to close your eyes and pray. Yet another reason manuals are superior
Just posted virtually the same. Don't disengage the gears and the wheels can't lock. 👍 Keep it in gear.
@@AverageAlien
All depends who's driving the manual car my automatic car has snow mode which lowers the rev rate and will not engage first gear. Goes anywhere in the snow. 👍
@@julianevans9548 Because of British common sense: meaning having not a clue
Fellow Finn here. It's just the fact that you do absolutely nothing with a car without winter tires in a weather like this. Power, four wheel drive, size, weight, skills don't matter. Friction is the key and can only be obtained with proper winter tires. I understand that not everyone owns winter tires because this is not the everyday weather in every countries. In a weather like this with summer tires just leave the car parked where ever it is, it is useless to try drive it. Be safe people.
They should by Nokian Winter tyres, they are beasts on snow and ice.
Most of us just don’t attempt it, if we get heavy snow it doesn’t usually last long
Finalnd is all snow all year stfu
I don't get how winter tires are mandatory in mainland Europe but aren't in the UK
@@dustojnikhummer They're not mandatory because instances where we need winter tyres are very, very rare. I have lived here for over two decades and there has been one - maybe two - instances where winter tyres were required. In those instances, we just didn't drive, because schools and workplaces shut down. So there was really no need at all to have winter tyres.
I watched this 2 years ago and went straight out and bought all season tyres. Had snow a few weeks ago, boss was driving a 4 wheel drive BMW (summer tyres) and I had to drive her around in my tiny Citroen C1 with no problem at all.
As a person whos from Latvia and where we get average -20(celsius) and lower winters I am shocked how underdeveloped some countries are at winter.
Aside from the shocking driving ability of these people there is your answer. You get -20C winters. The UK doesn't. You get snow 2x a year for 2-3 days and that's it, average winter temperature in the UK is 5°C, so even in the odd occasion that it's freezing overnight, it'll all melt in the day. These people just don't know when to stay home...
Not only that, but staying on the brakes too, they have absolutelyno control. I live in Latvia as well, and even when it gets much worse here driving is perfectly fine (except for the first snow, that's always a mess)
Good to watch how helpful people are towards one another. 💪
The most helpfuls are the ones that stayed at home, and therefore didn't slam into your car.
@@grantofat6438 the Most Helpful Ones are Those who put on Winter Tires
I like the helpful ones who push the vehicle and it started down the hill and couldn't stop and hit the bollards. 😆😆😆🤣
@@elemar5 i wish i had more spare time to help people write off their VWs.
They are just filming
This is brilliant quality, what was it filmed on?
I remember 40-50 years ago each winter was like this in my country, amazing 😍
1:45 to be fair that pickup drifting did look pretty cool, managed to keep control
I can't speak for Gloucester but up here in Midlothian, the ground was frozen for about 3 days prior to the snowfall. The snow fell on top of already icy and frosty ground so it just made things even more slippery
That's a warm mid summers day in Thurso, ya wanna see what the winters like, or maybe you don't. I lived and worked in Cumbria and the borders for 20 years, never got snowed in once, I then moved to Gloucestershire, not too far from that hill in fact, In five years got snowed in several times, who'd have guessed?
be safe 🙏
yes only snow chains can handle that
One of the problems with summer tires is that many of the high efficiency, high mileage tires fitted to cars nowadays (esp. hybrids and EVs) are pretty hard, especially when the temperature dips. This is to say I think that many eco, summer tires are now worse in snow that many summer tires used to be because the tread blocks on the eco tires have so little cold weather flex. Here in the Boston, MA, USA area people used to switch to winter tires, but now, not so much. That said, nowadays, state and town governments here spread much more salt than they used to, going so far as to treat the roads even before the snow starts falling. I myself have 4 winter tires on an AWD vehicle because I head north into the ski resorts regularly and can say that winter tires still make a huge difference. Even on cold, dry, clean pavement, winter tires remain softer than 3 season tires and maintain better braking distances in the cold because the rubber blocks on the tread remain more pliable. If I had to drive on untreated roads like these on summer tires, with traffic all around, I just wouldn't. It's a no-win situation. Well, some of these drivers could have coached their cars onto some of the lawn areas instead of other vehicles. It might have avoided some vehicle damage - maybe.
Spot on comment. UK rarely gets snow so that's why a little dusting kills traction on these A rated high miles tyres.
If you look at old videos let's say from 50 years ago you will see old cars perfectly driving on snow presumably using the only tire they could buy. So yeah, modern summer tires are way too hard(for efficiency and sportiness) this makes them very poor for snow and lower temperatures.
uk cars are all weather rain tyres
be safe 🙏
The bus with rear wheel drive seemed to be doing better than some other vehicles with front or all wheel drive.
Leckhamton road ? Complete craziness to try and attempt that
be safe 🙏
This is quite funny to look me as an Estonian residence. Here all cars are having winter tyres...with or without studs. This kind of weather means almost no problem here.
I remember years ago in the UK we had heavy snow that lasted for days. I loved driving in the snow at the time as I was driving a wee Fiat Panda. Narrow tires but the car weighed as much as a postage stamp so handled really well in the snow. I remember driving into a car park and parking up. I saw a guy in an high end Merc struggling trying to dig his car out. I came out about 10 mins later and the guy is still there. I get in my car, put it into 2nd gear and just drive off smoothly without any issues what so ever. I could feel the guys eyes like daggers on me haha 😂.
Same here my Mk1 golf puts newer cars to shame in the snow, she's very light and handles the snowy conditions with ease 😀
I had a fiat 127 sport in the earl 90s ,it was a cheap car,great in snow.
@@naathnaath6377 neat, the one i had was the Fiat Panda Sporting that they brought out about 10-15 years ago. Great little car. Could fit in tiny spaces but still very roomy inside 😊.
thin tyres cut through , so much better in the snow, just look at rally cars in the snow very thin tyres
I had the same experience with a Panda: passed a long line of stuck big 4x4s on a snowy hill with no trouble at all. My Renault 4 (from decades back) was just the same. I miss those simple, honest cars.
I just wouldn't have bothered lol. Seriously though if you know your local area enough when you get snow like this, you know which roads to avoid as they will be quite tricky to drive on, seems like these lot don't have a clue.
Finally, A winter wonderland after a very long time. Seasons greetings everyone
Although we have winter tires in countries closer to the pole, it doesn't mean it's always relatively easy. Sometimes the ice will totally glaze over the roads, and then even with winter tires it will be like what we see in this video. This happened in Tjøme yesterday, the island community where my sister lives. She returned to the garage rather quickly after witnessing a few situations like this on her way. Normally salt and sand will be used to counteract the slippery ice, but if the weather is sufficiently bad or unexpected, then it may take a while to have that done. Usually a few percent of vehicles will have tires with studs, which after a while also helps to break up the ice.
A Norwegian show host interviewed a celebrity from abroad.
- Do you have pigs in your decks?
- Do I what?!
(stud=pigg and tire=dekk)
Studded or not studded winter tires. It makes a huge difference. Also that sludge. Nothing grips on that because you dont have contact on road. No matter what whees you have.
Oh yeah dozens of comments here have no idea. In the black forest we often have even running water under the snow and that is like soap. The best winter tire slides like anything else in certain conditions.
If its wet snow it its alot different to handle then powder.
Also im Canadian when the first snow storm hits everyone loses tbeir mind😅
This isn't that.
I was initially confused that we have so much snow here in Estonia and everyone is driving normally and I have never had any issue driving in snow then I realized its because of the summer tyres.
Its not because of the tires. I live in canada. 80% of people here run all season tires. Its clealy straight ice under the snow.
@@ah4800 you just explained why it is to do with the tyres.
@@ah4800 loads of people in England do run summer tyres during winter
Your name doesn’t sound Estonian
@@ah4800 It takes much lower temperatures than this to get the ground to freeze. Also, if there was ice beneath, the guy on the bike would not be able to go uphill. No, it is just a fresh wet snow, summer tyres and lack of experience.
First thing I've learnt on snow is never hit the breaks when loosing traction, let the wheels spin and maintain direction instead. Here, most of the four wheel drive cars do exactly that, automatically break the slipping wheels, because electronics is cheaper than a proper LSD differential, but electronics will never perform well in such conditions.
It always outstands me that they don't observe their surroundings, let the car stay in place, and change tires on the sidewalk etc.
This is humanity right here.
great video, thanks for sharing 👍🏼
4:09 What the heck!! 😮 Braver than most!! 🥶
Great footage!
none of them in the video complained about anything. they just tried to be careful as much as they can. even after the accidents, they were aware of the situation and peacefully handled it. it is something I can only wish for my country....
In my country, Finland. It's mandatory to use winter tyres if the weather is snowy or icy That's why we drove normally here without too much trouble in slippery weather. All cars here have winter tires in use no later than the beginning of December. Lappland is an exception, as winter begins there already at the beginning of October. Learn from us.
Not really much point though. Such snow only occurs once every 5 years, if that. We don't get this level of snow often, there's no point having to spend hundreds on new tyres each year for snow that never comes. The last time I even had snow settle where I live thick enough to even be a consideration for driving was the Beast from the East Winter 2018.
Most here just stick Mixed on; they'll do well enough in most winters we get, we don't have to change our tyres like an F1 Pit crew each season; it works fine. It's just an occasional snow storm that's the problem; in which case my advice for people in the UK is just not bother going out in a car unless you absolutely have to, it usually lasts only one day, most people can manage.
@@Perseus7567 Winter tires are better than summers when the temp drops under 7c, they're not only for snow, also ice is a thing that exists, you might've heard of it.
Be nice to see how the Battery cars are doing , NO CHARGE.
My Tesla is 4x4 and on Winter Tyres.
Doing just brilliant thanks 😊
You do realise that in Norway around 25% of all cars are EVs? They're excellent in winter.
@@TB-mizzog hybrids and EVs have very different problems altogether. EV batteries are usually very stable. I would personally never get a hybrid because they carry two different technologies and use them both in a nonoptimal way. I have driven EV for four years now and don't think I'll ever switch back. It's just so much more comfortable.
@@TB-mizzog those are pretty ancient, don't think even most hybrid cars use them anymore. It's Li-ion these days.
@@TB-mizzog Toyota is its own thing, they've had huge problems and delays with everything related to EVs.
Here's an idea;-
If you can't drive in snow,DON'T!
Wait until the roads are gritted and have some patience.
Noonr comes ye to grit thm
That's the problem,there not being gritted.
@@davidrutty6733 government too tight to put grit down
@@davidrutty6733 Bro even if it’s not being gritted you cant drive in the snow with summer tires 😅 Just need to wait until it melts
Grit works better when snowing and with some traffic on it . I had no issues draining in the snow on way to go gritting in my Corsa van just took my time . Just goes to show that technology is relied on to much .
Under 7 degree Celsius, summer tyres become hard as if they were made of plastic. On the contrary, winter tyres stay soft and keep a grip. It is not only a questions of snow. It is that simple. All these cars are sliding for that reason mostly. Forgive me my english, I'm from Croatia. 😊
that warrior driver 🤦🏼♀️
He tried his best, bless him.
This video highlights something I've always said; No amount of four/all-wheel drive is any use, unless you've the mechanical grip from the tires.
Only as good as the wellies 👍
As always beautiful job by the local councils road safety 👏
Nothing to do with the council. Make your car fit for the conditions and you will be fine.
I could watch these clips for hours 😁
The UK has amongs the most skilled drivers in the world, as long as there in no snow, rain sleet ,cars or people in their way
Just goes to show that 4x4’s are no better in these conditions than any thing else. A 2wd drive on all season tyres or winter tyres will out perform all of these. Once wheels are locked you have no control at all.
Not true, a decent 4x4 with aggressive tyres on it and in low range with diff lock would pull a car up that hill no bother
Most compact SUV's are fwd nowadays. No different to a hatcback on stilts.
Idiots don’t know how to turn of the traction control as well, let the tyres right down helps also
@@aliwright1523 i'll tell that to the next 4x4 on the moors i pass in my 2wd 14 year old golf on winters. you could be 8x8, doesnt matter, no grip, no traction. hence the various 4x4's in this video struggling. of course your argument could also be said to be "a 4x4 with appropriate tyres, would get up it" in which case, correct, which is essentially agreeing with the original comment.
If it starts to skid, take your foot off the brake, otherwise the wheels will stay locked and you won't have steering. These conditions show the ability of the driver not the car.
As a Scandinavian I'm just shaking my head 🙄. Why do they try to drive with summer tyres? Have they never seen snow before? Ffs. Change tires or drop the car.
@Dave Pickston I can understand that, but why take the car then? Everybody knows that summer tyres doesn't work on snow. And at least on fresh snow. Even if you only see it every 4 or 5 years. Even the cops and bus drivers 🙄. And after they crash they try to continue.. I mean, how stupid can one be?
@@Dougie- We're generally not very clever over here to be honest
@@8bitnitwit 😄 Well, we see lots of idiots the first day of snowfall here in Norway as well, even though we should be more used to it than most. But if you drive on summer tyres in these conditions you will lose your licence on the spot.
Most of them have probably never heard of winter tyres.
Anything more than light snowfall is extremely rare in most of the UK (because the Gulf Stream makes our winters much milder) so people are not really aware of the necessity of winter tyres in such conditions. Nearly everyone uses summer tyres by default all year round which is fine except for these rare occurrences of heavy snowfall.
As a Swede this is hilarious. This is a mild winter weather for us and we all change to studded winter tires by law way before anything like this could happen...
You realise this part of England gets conditions like that maybe for about 3 days in 4 years? No point forcing people to change tyres for conditions they hardly ever experience.
@@austinbux you scared them away with common sense, damn it
@@bens6674 You realise not driving on said 2/3 days is even cheaper than winter tyres?
@@austinbux pretty sure winter tyres work way better in all conditions below like 5°c
@@austinbux how can you say there is no point after you just watched many cars crashing into each other? No wonder UK is going down so fast.
Mostly all down to tyres. Nearly everybody in the UK drive through winter on summer tyres, which are perhaps already worn past their best, when they experience a weather event like this. So when snow and ice come, their grip goes.
Without winter tyres and snow removal services, forget about it. It's impossible.
@Sonification that's what I'm talking about it!! Haha 😎
@Sonification So are you saying your 4×4 with slip diffand low gear works fine without winter tyres? If that's what you are saying then you clearly are not used to snow ! First any ,absolutely any car / truck etc has zero wheel drive when coasting or breaking. It is absolutely all about the rubber. But you are right about the low gear . -11° here in rural Aberdeenshire this morning . -5° at 1pm .
Not at all.stupid drivers
@@M.Đ-z4u Indeed stupid drivers! Stupid drivers don't use winter tyres in winter!
@@sonification1338 and your car still slides and slips, even with winter tyres on turns, and in actual snow, not in this what you can barely call snow, your car will start drifting with all tcs abs etc.