To a Canadian driver .... this seems foolish. But ... who in Memphis or Alabama or even, Illinois has snow tires. I am sure that few bridge designers south of NYC have any knowledge of how to prevent bridge icing. Its also astonishing how many of these clumsy drivers are professionals who are not adapting to the road conditions.
I've was in a situation where having my headlights on blinded me as the light reflected back off the snow luckily I'm not one of those idiots who run the brightest bulb you can buy where you're supposed to run fog lights. So one click on e-brake off go DRL on with hazards time l got to town must have had 10 cars pull out from the side of the road an tuck in behind me.
Back in the 1980's I was in the Military Police stationed in Kaiserslautern West Germany. I was the NCOIC of Traffic Investigations. Basically I was in charge of this section. Kaiserslautern was the largest American Community outside the US. Back then we had some very bad winters where stuff like this happened all the time. I remember we investigated more snow and ice related accidents during the winter than in any other place I was stationed at. We investigated a fatality that happened at around 9pm one night. This investigation took quite some time before I was comfortable signing off on the report. Mainly because with a fatality involved other than the unfortunate fatality, someone else's life could possibly be changing for a long time based on what the report said. So consequently this one was difficult because no alcohol involved to make things obvious. The car was taking an on ramp to the freeway (autobahn) they spun out of control and we're broadsided by a semi. By the time we arrived there were a lot of other vehicles around so trying to figure out what happened wasn't very straight forward. It wasn't until about a week and a half later I decided to go back out to the area because the weather that particular night was very close to what it was the night of the accident. So at about 8:30pm I called one of my guys and went out to the scene of where the accident was to check things out. It wasn't until I was walking up the on ramp when I discovered what actually happened the night of the accident. I fell on my back. What made it so difficult was the ice was only at the very spot where the road crested. By the time we arrived the night of the accident so much had been going on that the ice was not there when we arrived. This icy spot was just at the point where the car enters the autobahn. When going on a freeway we naturally accelerate to merge with traffic, sort of a slight left to right banana route so to speak. Since the ground was just wet everywhere else there was no way for a driver to know a small strip of the road was nothing but black ice. As they accelerated onto the autobahn they turned very slightly to the right to merge and when they did that they were at the only place on the road that had ice, this put the car into a slide sideways and the semi came along and got them in the rear door. Very unfortunate turn of events. One in a million I would say because you had to turn your car just at the right moment for it to happen. All during those two weeks we investigated it, the driver and the drivers commander called me just about every other day to see if we finished the investigation. Once I was able to settle on how the accident would be labeled I contacted the drivers commander and briefed him on what would be appearing in the Military Police Blotter the next day. A copy of the MP Blotter was taken to the community commander each morning by me. This was so I could answer any questions he may have. The accident was titled in the MP Blotter as - "Traffic Accident, (fatality) - "No Fault". Which I knew was going to generate several questions. I had to brief the community commander how we came about a "no fault" fatality accident but when I explained everything he agreed. I felt pretty good about getting that one right because usually when there is a death involved, someone ends up doing time or something just as bad so this was very important to get right. In the whole time I was there in Kaiserslautern this was the only "no fault" fatality we ever did. I still to this day wonder what conclusion we would have come to had I not gone back out there and found that the road crested in such a way that with a little breeze black ice could form at a very dangerous place. After almost two weeks of working on this accident, that moment I fell was just one of those moments like you felt like you found the cure to a rare disease. I was then really looking forward to letting the drivers commander know. I really liked that particular duty assignment. We all worked very well together and always did what had to be done to get the job done. Even if it meant going out to an accident scene almost two weeks later between 8:30pm and 9pm. Taking the time to take that extra step is what made a huge difference in someone's life.
@@edifyguy Thank you for the kind words. I really appreciate them. Being thorough was something I ensured all my guys were. If my on call guy was having trouble figuring something out on a fatality accident they all knew they could page me at any time of the night if they needed help. I took part in the rotation as well. Had to practice what I preached. But they all knew I might page one of them if I needed a second opinion. They all had different strengths so who I might page depended upon what part of the accident I needed the opinion on. This was what made us so good. I am very confident all of the accidents/incidents we responded to we came to the correct outcome. Anyway thanks again, this just brought back some memories.
I admire you.thank you for taking the extra step to do your job rigth.i can see you are a person with integrity,never forget that in whatever your life take you.
SGT Andy MP Corp Again, even though it’s been said, thank you for taking the time and effort to get something so serious, so precise. Even though this accident resulted in the death of an innocent driver, your thorough investigating helped another family as well and probably eased the minds of the deceased’s family as well. I realize how serious that situation was, but the child in me will never grow up, and this just came to mind at the end of that: “One small step for man, ends with a hurt back but a better mankind” XD.
@Ryan Scherbluk Yep thats how it's done, but I doubt that one out of ten drivers know that. When I first got a drivers license my father taught me how to correct a skid and made me practice it saying "it has to be instinctive if you have to take the time to think about what to do you will miss the opportunity to regain control of your car".
To my longtime subscribers, again, my apologies for the reposting of clips that you've seen before - UA-cam favors compilations over the individual videos, so these tend to attract more views in the long run. I know the watermarks and copyright notices are a little distracting, but unfortunately a necessity with the increased resolution of 4K and rampant content theft both offline and online. Thank you all again for your viewership and sharing of this link, it is much appreciated! - Dan
I worked at a mountain-top ski resort for decades and was always amazed that the 4x4's were the first to end up in the ditch when the road (full of swichbacks) got icy. And I think it has less to do with driving or stopping ability (as mentioned below) as the very human proclivity to rely on it (technology) more than on common sense. There's the impression that it's a "superpower" over the other vehicles, and that naturally affects how one drives. I know that a good set of snow tires do the same for me. And I find myself relying more and more on the technological advantage they give me to take chances I wouldn't if I just had all-season tires on.
I read that this coming winter season is supposed to be very cold and wet! Can't wait! I live in Detroit, snows a lot here and everywhere in Michigan since we're surrounded by the great Lakes!
Some of those truck drivers are amazing how they can regain control of the rigs and trailers under such tough conditions while car drivers are crashing into everything.
@@Jurgh909 actually the rig probably adds a detriment, its why the trailers are sloping before the rig itself, the weight is causing it to slide downward due to gravity because of the extreme weight
The experts all agree...when the roads are slick and icy, and you can't see 10 feet ahead, put your foot to the floor and drive out of it as fast as possible. Works every time!
Very good point, if you have the choice. If you live in an area that gets a lot of freezing rain, or wet snow that easily packs to ice, get studs. Most important is to learn all the skills you can. Most important advice, do not panic, if you notice in many of these instances the wheels are not moving, meaning the brakes are on full. 4 wheel drive is useless in any of these circumstances, it is only good for launching in deep snow, or climbing steep grades. Space yourselves triple what you would in normal conditions, and look everywhere. Always allow yourself an escape route like some of those drivers did. They kept moving but snaked around the vehicle in distress.
Icy roads don't kill anybody...Stupid drivers kill. Look at this clip. Driving too fast for conditions, tailgating, over correcting, locking their brakes
@PHOENIX RISING okay, as a professional driver for 7 years I can personally say that I've hit black ice a lot of times and still managed to maintain control. It's truly not easy at all, however, what does Mario Andretti have to do with anything? Adjusting for conditions is key as well as experience. We can argue all day but that wouldnt be worth my time.
I have all most 30 years driving exp 5 of them driving school bus. It does not matter what kinda vehicle you have,You will still slide. No matter what types of tires you have. People tend to lock up there breaks when they hit ice.That is when most of them lose control.It's a impulse we all have.
I’m glad I live in a southern climate where this is a rare thing. When the roads do freeze over I don’t get straight out on them. Call work to give a heads up and wait an hour or two for them to thaw a bit.
I air down my light truck tires to 30 psi for a larger contact patch and more grip. Also, most high mileage tires turn into a rock in the cold, get a real winter tire that stays pliable and will grip the ice as much as possible.
@Old Iron my 02 grand am has summer street tires and drives fine. Its more the driver than anything in that scenario. Literally cranked the wheel as far as they could both directions. Locked breaks up instead of hitting, releasing, hitting, releasing aka pumping the brakes gently.
I do sidewalk salting out of my Jeep in winter (Michigan). 4wd is a huge advantage but tires are the biggest advantage of all. A set of dedicated winter tires will make a 2wd like a 4x4 and a 4wd like a snowmobile. Now granted on icy roads even winter tires slide but much less. Studded tires are the way to go however many states they are illegal, as in Michigan where I live.
I left Saint Joseph, Missouri in 2007 to go on active duty and never looked back - definitely didn't like their winters. Now I live in sunny, warm (sometimes hot) Thailand.
Any of it. Car doesn't stop, so stand on brake pedal. Car doesn't steer with locked front wheels, so turn it all the way to the lock. They have absolutely no idea what's actually happening.
Remember to put the cat litter in your car this winter. If you ever get stuck on ice or snow. Spread the cat litter in a line to your tires, it will help with traction. Even if it’s to help get your car off road and into a safe place.
If you put it in your gas tank you won't have to get out in the bad weather to put in in front of your tires...you won't be sliding AT ALL! Especially if you use the clumping stuff!
5:00 - (report to police) Driver - I've hit a section of guardrail while sliding on ice Police - Where did you hit ? Driver - Mile marker 23.1, 23.2, 23.3, 23.4...
An anti-lock braking system (ABS) is a safety anti-skid braking system used on aircraft and on land vehicles, such as cars, motorcycles, trucks and buses. ABS operates by preventing the wheels from locking up during braking, thereby maintaining tractive contact with the road surface. ABS is an automated system that uses the principles of threshold braking and cadence braking which were once practised by skilful drivers with earlier non-ABS braking systems. ABS operates at a very much faster rate and more effectively than most drivers could manage. Although ABS generally offers improved vehicle control and decreases stopping distances on dry and slippery surfaces, on loose gravel or snow-covered surfaces, ABS may significantly increase braking distance, while still improving steering control.Since ABS was introduced in production vehicles, such systems have become increasingly sophisticated and effective. Modern versions may only prevent wheel lock under braking, but may also alter the front-to-rear brake bias. This latter function, depending on its specific capabilities and implementation, is known variously as electronic brakeforce distribution, traction control system, emergency brake assist, or electronic stability control (ESC)
I’ve just driven from Wisconsin to Louisiana in my mazda b2200...I’ve seen people in the ditch and all..they were flying past me while I’m in my super light weight truck..
It`s fun to watch those "4x4" SUV`s and trucks having a big trouble driving. While smaller cars don`t struggle that much. My Leaf is quite a good winter car. Much better than my old diesel crossover.
you can drive safely in crazy weather. i rode my motorcycle in the sleet and snow. just baby the back brake and if it slips let it spin. it gets its traction back when the tires hit the road speed again and dont go faster than you know you can handle. 25 on a 65 sounds bad but its better than sitting waiting for the tow truck or in my case get road rash, frost bite edition
I understand, accidents happen everywhere, difficult road conditions dictate the way of driving, but I wonder if all these vehicles have winter tires on all wheels. I am from the western part of Serbia, Europe, a hilly and mountainous part. In our country, it can sometimes fall over 70 cm of snow, temperature and over -28 degrees Celsius in winter, but such an easy swing on the road does not happen as easily as in this video with good winter tires.
People hear the traffic and weather reports and think "it'll be okay, I'm a good driver" and then they end up trying to mate their car with a guard rail. They fail to understand being a good driver is more than skill (or luck in most cases) it's about preparations that start long before the snow starts. Having brakes in good order year round, good all season tires or better yet winter tires, knowing if your car has ABS and the braking distance on different surfaces, good wipers and washer fluid, even knowing how and when to use the front and rear defrosters are all things to be taken care of long before "Oh Shit" is uttered. It's the beginning of August and I just picked up my winter tires for the upcoming winter, which means I'll have the very best tires for the winter and I saved 20% instead of finding the good ones are sold out and getting gouged on bad ones (yeah, start researching winter tires in the spring or summer, check the tread depth and overall condition of the tires when they come off in the spring, don't assume they've got another winter in them). "Good driving" starts long before you leave the driveway.
****Warning, long post below**** Number one cause of these drivers losing control is.... speed too fast for conditions. If you must push through, increase your following distance by multiples. Don’t drive in the pack, stay away from other vehicles. Read the road, looking for slopes which can cause a slide. Slow waaaaay down. Brakes are the enemy, you should not need them if your speed and following distance are correct. When you need to slow down, pretend there is an egg between your foot and the brake pedal (very light pressure). If you start to lose control stop doing whatever it is that caused the lack of traction (braking, acceleration, steering). Once you regain control, try again, but more gently. Avoid hills whenever possible, but understand that you need to carry some speed to get you up the hill. If you lose momentum on a hill, you probably won’t be able to get the vehicle moving up the hill again. Every action you take with the vehicle should be planned way in advance by anticipating potential hazards. Loosen your death grip on the steering wheel and hold it gently with the correct hand position (this will give you the feedback and feel of what the vehicle is doing). Find a large empty area where you can make the vehicle lose control on purpose and practice recovery maneuvers. Watch videos and educate yourself on the proper techniques to regain control before winter begins. Make sure your vehicle is in tip top shape before winter begins. Have emergency supplies in the vehicle. Be sure your cell phone is fully charged before venturing out. It is always best to stay off the roads when conditions are extreme. There are many great tips in the comment section below. There is much more to add, but I feel like I’m writing a book. Haha. I completed more than 1 million safe miles in all weather conditions as an over the road truck driver before becoming a local driver in a warm climate. I hope these tips might help and keep you all safe. Be well. Cheers
As a pickup truck driver, I'll say this... if you have to rear end someone, rear end a truck. No passengers in the rear, very little technological garbage to damage, and most of them have a pretty solid rear bumper.
this shows that most of those Semi Trailers ABS is not working all of them have to come with it but in my experience the majority of them don't work, because nobody wants to repair them
For all the tense situations shown here, the quiet sound quality makes for a surprisingly calming viewer experience
To a Canadian driver .... this seems foolish. But ... who in Memphis or Alabama or even, Illinois has snow tires. I am sure that few bridge designers south of NYC have any knowledge of how to prevent bridge icing. Its also astonishing how many of these clumsy drivers are professionals who are not adapting to the road conditions.
Gotta love the sliding pickup while the Corolla behind him is just fine
Winter is coming.... and its good to get your winter driving skills refreshed.
6:40 Wait a minute, this guy has a front, rear AND side cameras? What a madman.
Yet the footage from them is all called Dashcam footage, when the dashboard is only at the front of the car
Beau74 its a Tesla
Its my dream car.... a tesla! :D
People seem to enjoy driving outside of their actual skill envelope. Its like a hobby for them.
It blows my mind how so many people travel at "normal" road speeds in such adverse conditions. Snow chains / studs or not. ❄️🌨️⛓️🤯
There's something oddly relaxing about watching this.
Lol you know something bad about to happen when you see a random guy on the side of the road with his camera on you
YA i was thinking shouldn't you be waving and setting out flares or helping......
Brian Landers wym stupid people
I was wondering who’s recording these accidents.
Thank u
Not understanding why be on the road with road conditions with ice and speed? It should be for emergency vehicles only?😘🙏🇺🇸
I love how in the background of this video and out of focus letters it says not for broadcast and yet but UA-cam lets it on very interesting
It's so network companies don't steal it and put it on TV
2:30 I'm impressed that there are idiots that still don't turn on their headlights in a BLIZZARD
Of course not thats conmon sense people can't even put them on when its dark
They dont need to tho.
No kidding.
I've was in a situation where having my headlights on blinded me as the light reflected back off the snow luckily I'm not one of those idiots who run the brightest bulb you can buy where you're supposed to run fog lights. So one click on e-brake off go DRL on with hazards time l got to town must have had 10 cars pull out from the side of the road an tuck in behind me.
Back in the 1980's I was in the Military Police stationed in Kaiserslautern West Germany. I was the NCOIC of Traffic Investigations. Basically I was in charge of this section. Kaiserslautern was the largest American Community outside the US. Back then we had some very bad winters where stuff like this happened all the time. I remember we investigated more snow and ice related accidents during the winter than in any other place I was stationed at. We investigated a fatality that happened at around 9pm one night. This investigation took quite some time before I was comfortable signing off on the report. Mainly because with a fatality involved other than the unfortunate fatality, someone else's life could possibly be changing for a long time based on what the report said. So consequently this one was difficult because no alcohol involved to make things obvious. The car was taking an on ramp to the freeway (autobahn) they spun out of control and we're broadsided by a semi. By the time we arrived there were a lot of other vehicles around so trying to figure out what happened wasn't very straight forward. It wasn't until about a week and a half later I decided to go back out to the area because the weather that particular night was very close to what it was the night of the accident. So at about 8:30pm I called one of my guys and went out to the scene of where the accident was to check things out. It wasn't until I was walking up the on ramp when I discovered what actually happened the night of the accident. I fell on my back. What made it so difficult was the ice was only at the very spot where the road crested. By the time we arrived the night of the accident so much had been going on that the ice was not there when we arrived. This icy spot was just at the point where the car enters the autobahn. When going on a freeway we naturally accelerate to merge with traffic, sort of a slight left to right banana route so to speak. Since the ground was just wet everywhere else there was no way for a driver to know a small strip of the road was nothing but black ice. As they accelerated onto the autobahn they turned very slightly to the right to merge and when they did that they were at the only place on the road that had ice, this put the car into a slide sideways and the semi came along and got them in the rear door. Very unfortunate turn of events. One in a million I would say because you had to turn your car just at the right moment for it to happen. All during those two weeks we investigated it, the driver and the drivers commander called me just about every other day to see if we finished the investigation. Once I was able to settle on how the accident would be labeled I contacted the drivers commander and briefed him on what would be appearing in the Military Police Blotter the next day. A copy of the MP Blotter was taken to the community commander each morning by me. This was so I could answer any questions he may have. The accident was titled in the MP Blotter as - "Traffic Accident, (fatality) - "No Fault". Which I knew was going to generate several questions. I had to brief the community commander how we came about a "no fault" fatality accident but when I explained everything he agreed. I felt pretty good about getting that one right because usually when there is a death involved, someone ends up doing time or something just as bad so this was very important to get right. In the whole time I was there in Kaiserslautern this was the only "no fault" fatality we ever did. I still to this day wonder what conclusion we would have come to had I not gone back out there and found that the road crested in such a way that with a little breeze black ice could form at a very dangerous place. After almost two weeks of working on this accident, that moment I fell was just one of those moments like you felt like you found the cure to a rare disease. I was then really looking forward to letting the drivers commander know. I really liked that particular duty assignment. We all worked very well together and always did what had to be done to get the job done. Even if it meant going out to an accident scene almost two weeks later between 8:30pm and 9pm. Taking the time to take that extra step is what made a huge difference in someone's life.
Thank you for being through when there's a lot at stake. Not everyone is like that.
@@edifyguy Thank you for the kind words. I really appreciate them. Being thorough was something I ensured all my guys were. If my on call guy was having trouble figuring something out on a fatality accident they all knew they could page me at any time of the night if they needed help. I took part in the rotation as well. Had to practice what I preached. But they all knew I might page one of them if I needed a second opinion. They all had different strengths so who I might page depended upon what part of the accident I needed the opinion on. This was what made us so good. I am very confident all of the accidents/incidents we responded to we came to the correct outcome. Anyway thanks again, this just brought back some memories.
I admire you.thank you for taking the extra step to do your job rigth.i can see you are a person with integrity,never forget that in whatever your life take you.
I hope your Cold War veteran profile pic is ironic
SGT Andy MP Corp Again, even though it’s been said, thank you for taking the time and effort to get something so serious, so precise. Even though this accident resulted in the death of an innocent driver, your thorough investigating helped another family as well and probably eased the minds of the deceased’s family as well. I realize how serious that situation was, but the child in me will never grow up, and this just came to mind at the end of that:
“One small step for man, ends with a hurt back but a better mankind” XD.
2:16 this person did the right thing don’t brake but control your slide.
@Ryan Scherbluk Yep thats how it's done, but I doubt that one out of ten drivers know that. When I first got a drivers license my father taught me how to correct a skid and made me practice it saying "it has to be instinctive if you have to take the time to think about what to do you will miss the opportunity to regain control of your car".
Ryan Scherbluk You can see by his taillights that he was braking, but you’re right as in he wasn’t flooring the brake, like a lot of scared people do.
@2:50 he was like that's enough driving for today 😂😂😂😂
To my longtime subscribers, again, my apologies for the reposting of clips that you've seen before - UA-cam favors compilations over the individual videos, so these tend to attract more views in the long run. I know the watermarks and copyright notices are a little distracting, but unfortunately a necessity with the increased resolution of 4K and rampant content theft both offline and online. Thank you all again for your viewership and sharing of this link, it is much appreciated! - Dan
Dan Robinson can we collaborate ? Live in st.louis
how did you record these videos?
Maybe with a camera.. Weird concept.
Thanks for your videos and how you did a safety warning !!
Compiled from other user submissions, I know I recognized at least 2 of those clips from other user videos
Dan, thank you for the high quality videos.
I worked at a mountain-top ski resort for decades and was always amazed that the 4x4's were the first to end up in the ditch when the road (full of swichbacks) got icy. And I think it has less to do with driving or stopping ability (as mentioned below) as the very human proclivity to rely on it (technology) more than on common sense. There's the impression that it's a "superpower" over the other vehicles, and that naturally affects how one drives.
I know that a good set of snow tires do the same for me. And I find myself relying more and more on the technological advantage they give me to take chances I wouldn't if I just had all-season tires on.
@griz063 Very true.
I read that this coming winter season is supposed to be very cold and wet! Can't wait! I live in Detroit, snows a lot here and everywhere in Michigan since we're surrounded by the great Lakes!
Keywell Coins I live around Detroit and sometimes the snow can be really cool looking
2:17 this isn't his first rodeo! Handled very well
Hey Dan, I've been following your videos for quite a few years now. Your content has always been interesting, keep up the good work.
2:17 Dude had me like " Woah there buddy!"
that was impressive indeed
Close call
Some of those truck drivers are amazing how they can regain control of the rigs and trailers under such tough conditions while car drivers are crashing into everything.
It's somewhat because of the weight of the rig. It provides much needed traction.
@@Jurgh909 actually the rig probably adds a detriment, its why the trailers are sloping before the rig itself, the weight is causing it to slide downward due to gravity because of the extreme weight
They weigh more and have way more traction.
@@yesyes-om1po its cause the drivers aren't smart enough to apply trailer brakes first.
I like you you're broadcasting videos which clearly have a "not for broadcast" watermark on them
Those truck drivers were handling those trucks like true professionals.
The experts all agree...when the roads are slick and icy, and you can't see 10 feet ahead, put your foot to the floor and drive out of it as fast as possible. Works every time!
2:17 is actually some pretty good driving or a whole lotta luck.
I'd say both, but at the same time since it was wet and mushy out there, that person had a little bit of tire grip. A little...
im excited for your reposts. now in 4k. yay
The most important skill these people are missing is knowing when to stay home and off the road.
Sage advice South Street.
Exactly!
Sometimes you don’t have a choice, but taking your time getting where you need to is necessary.
Backyardmech1 You always have a choice, unless your an ambulance driver with an emergency. Nothing else is worth the risk.
Very good point, if you have the choice. If you live in an area that gets a lot of freezing rain, or wet snow that easily packs to ice, get studs. Most important is to learn all the skills you can. Most important advice, do not panic, if you notice in many of these instances the wheels are not moving, meaning the brakes are on full. 4 wheel drive is useless in any of these circumstances, it is only good for launching in deep snow, or climbing steep grades. Space yourselves triple what you would in normal conditions, and look everywhere. Always allow yourself an escape route like some of those drivers did. They kept moving but snaked around the vehicle in distress.
I love watching southerners spin out in less than a foot of snow. Just got 4 to 6 feet in parts of buffalo this weekend. Still got to work Monday.
Pre-season warm up for fall and winter 2019.
2:19: respect is due!
Icy roads don't kill anybody...Stupid drivers kill. Look at this clip. Driving too fast for conditions, tailgating, over correcting, locking their brakes
....and going out in the first place. If you don't have to go, DON'T.
@PHOENIX RISING okay, as a professional driver for 7 years I can personally say that I've hit black ice a lot of times and still managed to maintain control. It's truly not easy at all, however, what does Mario Andretti have to do with anything? Adjusting for conditions is key as well as experience. We can argue all day but that wouldnt be worth my time.
I have all most 30 years driving exp 5 of them driving school bus. It does not matter what kinda vehicle you have,You will still slide. No matter what types of tires you have. People tend to lock up there breaks when they hit ice.That is when most of them lose control.It's a impulse we all have.
I’m glad I live in a southern climate where this is a rare thing. When the roads do freeze over I don’t get straight out on them. Call work to give a heads up and wait an hour or two for them to thaw a bit.
I air down my light truck tires to 30 psi for a larger contact patch and more grip. Also, most high mileage tires turn into a rock in the cold, get a real winter tire that stays pliable and will grip the ice as much as possible.
That first clip proves 4wheel drive doesn't mean you know how to drive
They look like ATs which don’t fare much better in ice covered streets.
general grabbers. 2nd best offroad tire general makes.
@Old Iron my 02 grand am has summer street tires and drives fine. Its more the driver than anything in that scenario. Literally cranked the wheel as far as they could both directions. Locked breaks up instead of hitting, releasing, hitting, releasing aka pumping the brakes gently.
ive literally never heard or seen anyone say or even imply that having 4wheel drive means you know how to drive...
If you're driving on solid ice, IT DOESN'T MATTER what type of vehicle or tires you have, you WILL be slippin' &slidin'!
These roads are great compared to what we have to drive here every winter.
thank you sharing this Dan.
If the roads are bad you should stay home. 4x4 trucks don't mean that you will not slide it just means that you have two extra wheels that spin
@Old Iron yeah some places it's illegal to have chains on your tires. Which is so dumb by the way.
What sucks is when you can’t call into work Some jobs require u be there. I try to stay in town whenever possible that’s for sure
I do sidewalk salting out of my Jeep in winter (Michigan). 4wd is a huge advantage but tires are the biggest advantage of all. A set of dedicated winter tires will make a 2wd like a 4x4 and a 4wd like a snowmobile. Now granted on icy roads even winter tires slide but much less. Studded tires are the way to go however many states they are illegal, as in Michigan where I live.
It gives you more grip and traction to control
charlie dee Your comment has made me more eager to see how my 4WD SUV with it’s brand new studded tires perform this winter 🤑😅
Thank you for posting your videos they are better than the Russian videos
really good video my friend :) i enjoyed it, thank you for sharing
2:15 kachow lightning McQueen would be so proud lol
Just subscribed. Still good stuff, no matter that I've seen it before.
I do gotta say..half of the drivers handled that ice slid really well, they surely studied well on their driver’s exam
Opening clip cracks me up. How about your precious jacked up 4WD now buddy? Still can't stop.
4x4 doesn't help on a sheet of ice, That's why I like snow. At least you have something for your tires to grab onto !!
Final destination with the logs scene .😫😵
I left Saint Joseph, Missouri in 2007 to go on active duty and never looked back - definitely didn't like their winters. Now I live in sunny, warm (sometimes hot) Thailand.
In one ice storm there were an estimated 3.2 TRILLION tons of ice just in Ottawa!
2:15 That Malibu drift and correction was pretty slick.
Slipping and sliding all over the place oh what a snowy snowy day lol
Slip sliding away. What a perfect song that would be for this video.
That song goes through my head every single time!!! :D LOL
That Elkhart, Illinois location later became the site of a massive pileup due to the ice, didn't it?
There was a pileup some time ago just outside Michigan city Indiana. It was huge and I mean huge. Biggest pile up I ever saw.
Nice video dude!
What part of "If your wheel do not roll, you have no control" do these people not understand?
Any of it. Car doesn't stop, so stand on brake pedal. Car doesn't steer with locked front wheels, so turn it all the way to the lock. They have absolutely no idea what's actually happening.
I’ve always maintained that I can drive on snow (and will) but when it comes to ice . . . keep it! ❄️
Mother Nature never gets the memo. Road In Use, Please Wait for us to finish speeding. Do not Ice road yet. 😂
It’s that time of year yet again
6:28 good job by truck driver avoiding a crash
what was that gray chevy doing to make a turn like that?
Remember to put the cat litter in your car this winter. If you ever get stuck on ice or snow. Spread the cat litter in a line to your tires, it will help with traction. Even if it’s to help get your car off road and into a safe place.
Nice tip, thanks!
BUT DON'T USE CLUMPING LITTER ... IT'S CLAY !
Clumping is very slimy when wet. However, if it's cold enough that the ice doesn't melt from the heat of your tire, it still works.
If you put it in your gas tank you won't have to get out in the bad weather to put in in front of your tires...you won't be sliding AT ALL! Especially if you use the clumping stuff!
now I got all these cats hanging about
5:00 - (report to police)
Driver - I've hit a section of guardrail while sliding on ice
Police - Where did you hit ?
Driver - Mile marker 23.1, 23.2, 23.3, 23.4...
Nice Video man
2:15 Like a Boss...
Friedrich Siefferman yeah that malibu had a nice drift going.
@@bradstrayer485 he did what he was supposed to great driving skills tbh
I was honestly hoping someone would comment about that. That guy did what I tell everyone if they are sliding in a fwd car.
ye, powered through it instead of braking and transferring his weight around, gg to him.
Friedrich Siefferman yeah. He was just going a bit too fast around that curve in the first place but nice save.
I think grass is your best friend when you slide off the road
Good footage, but some sucked, and should have been left out. Good length. Enjoyed it
"Icy roads" kill no one. Bad drivers (and vehicle w/o studded tires and/or chains) cause the problems.
Grey car at 2:26 was the best save Ive seen in a while
DO NOT BRAKE WHILE SLID!!!
White Hyde easier said than done sometimes till your put in a tense situation you do what comes natural for most
That's what ABS is for. It isn't a thing the US, or why those cars keep locking their tires?
An anti-lock braking system (ABS) is a safety anti-skid braking system used on aircraft and on land vehicles, such as cars, motorcycles, trucks and buses. ABS operates by preventing the wheels from locking up during braking, thereby maintaining tractive contact with the road surface.
ABS is an automated system that uses the principles of threshold braking and cadence braking which were once practised by skilful drivers with earlier non-ABS braking systems. ABS operates at a very much faster rate and more effectively than most drivers could manage. Although ABS generally offers improved vehicle control and decreases stopping distances on dry and slippery surfaces, on loose gravel or snow-covered surfaces, ABS may significantly increase braking distance, while still improving steering control.Since ABS was introduced in production vehicles, such systems have become increasingly sophisticated and effective. Modern versions may only prevent wheel lock under braking, but may also alter the front-to-rear brake bias. This latter function, depending on its specific capabilities and implementation, is known variously as electronic brakeforce distribution, traction control system, emergency brake assist, or electronic stability control (ESC)
Mit funktionierendem ABS und Winterreifen eigentlich kein Problem!
@@jannevaatainen you clearly have no idea how anti lock brakes work and probably live somewhere it doesn't snow
I’ve just driven from Wisconsin to Louisiana in my mazda b2200...I’ve seen people in the ditch and all..they were flying past me while I’m in my super light weight truck..
This is why I don’t drive on ice or bad roads. My life is more important than my job or anything else
It`s fun to watch those "4x4" SUV`s and trucks having a big trouble driving. While smaller cars don`t struggle that much. My Leaf is quite a good winter car. Much better than my old diesel crossover.
Excellant Drifting
It amazes me how when the roads are like this people drive as though they are dry, slow down and be safe, you are going to get to where you are going
I feel alot of these are warmer states, In NY the salt trucks are out salting and sanding roads hours before a suspected storm is supposed to hit
I just realized each video is labeled with the state
Super. 💙 T.E.N.
you can drive safely in crazy weather. i rode my motorcycle in the sleet and snow. just baby the back brake and if it slips let it spin. it gets its traction back when the tires hit the road speed again and dont go faster than you know you can handle. 25 on a 65 sounds bad but its better than sitting waiting for the tow truck or in my case get road rash, frost bite edition
Nice driving by that Conway driver
If only these drivers would know what a difference in traction a semi-flat tire has over a fully inflated one. Not at high speeds of course.
Mark Rsptkv
Would also help when they fit winter tyres instead all season or summer tyres on their cars.
Alot of these car crash wouldn't happen if drivers knew how to drive, alot of them locked the wheels and tried to steer. Bruh, my soul Is crying,
no eurobeat song in background??
All these cars going sideways and hydroplaning and drifting makes me think of Eurobeat.
lol
"Slow 🎵ride🎵take it🎵easy"
Paul Simon: "Slip-sliddin' away".
I understand, accidents happen everywhere, difficult road conditions dictate the way of driving, but I wonder if all these vehicles have winter tires on all wheels. I am from the western part of Serbia, Europe, a hilly and mountainous part. In our country, it can sometimes fall over 70 cm of snow, temperature and over -28 degrees Celsius in winter, but such an easy swing on the road does not happen as easily as in this video with good winter tires.
I'm confused, can I use this for broadcast or no?
3:43 2000 POINTS REP DRIFT KING
When you lock up your wheels, you can not steer. Drive slower. If you have to brake quickly. Place your trans in neutral, and stab brake.
For a second I thought the guy at 2:46 was amazing and about to drift the corner like a pro, I thought wrong...
Do none of these car have a anti slip locking differential
This is why sometimes winter tiers aren’t always the best by its self. Get some studs and you well have a better chance lol
How about using winter tyres..? Studded ones usually do the trick..
People hear the traffic and weather reports and think "it'll be okay, I'm a good driver" and then they end up trying to mate their car with a guard rail. They fail to understand being a good driver is more than skill (or luck in most cases) it's about preparations that start long before the snow starts. Having brakes in good order year round, good all season tires or better yet winter tires, knowing if your car has ABS and the braking distance on different surfaces, good wipers and washer fluid, even knowing how and when to use the front and rear defrosters are all things to be taken care of long before "Oh Shit" is uttered. It's the beginning of August and I just picked up my winter tires for the upcoming winter, which means I'll have the very best tires for the winter and I saved 20% instead of finding the good ones are sold out and getting gouged on bad ones (yeah, start researching winter tires in the spring or summer, check the tread depth and overall condition of the tires when they come off in the spring, don't assume they've got another winter in them). "Good driving" starts long before you leave the driveway.
2:17
Front wheel Drive savin Lives!
are they using snow tyres?
Ice Ice Baby!!......Word to your Mother!!
****Warning, long post below****
Number one cause of these drivers losing control is.... speed too fast for conditions. If you must push through, increase your following distance by multiples. Don’t drive in the pack, stay away from other vehicles. Read the road, looking for slopes which can cause a slide. Slow waaaaay down. Brakes are the enemy, you should not need them if your speed and following distance are correct. When you need to slow down, pretend there is an egg between your foot and the brake pedal (very light pressure). If you start to lose control stop doing whatever it is that caused the lack of traction (braking, acceleration, steering). Once you regain control, try again, but more gently. Avoid hills whenever possible, but understand that you need to carry some speed to get you up the hill. If you lose momentum on a hill, you probably won’t be able to get the vehicle moving up the hill again. Every action you take with the vehicle should be planned way in advance by anticipating potential hazards. Loosen your death grip on the steering wheel and hold it gently with the correct hand position (this will give you the feedback and feel of what the vehicle is doing). Find a large empty area where you can make the vehicle lose control on purpose and practice recovery maneuvers. Watch videos and educate yourself on the proper techniques to regain control before winter begins. Make sure your vehicle is in tip top shape before winter begins. Have emergency supplies in the vehicle. Be sure your cell phone is fully charged before venturing out. It is always best to stay off the roads when conditions are extreme. There are many great tips in the comment section below. There is much more to add, but I feel like I’m writing a book. Haha. I completed more than 1 million safe miles in all weather conditions as an over the road truck driver before becoming a local driver in a warm climate. I hope these tips might help and keep you all safe. Be well. Cheers
As a pickup truck driver, I'll say this... if you have to rear end someone, rear end a truck. No passengers in the rear, very little technological garbage to damage, and most of them have a pretty solid rear bumper.
I have four wheel drive I can go anywhere wow I love it
nICE video
Dang. Good footage. Sucks for u guys in the east coast
this shows that most of those Semi Trailers ABS is not working all of them have to come with it but in my experience the majority of them don't work, because nobody wants to repair them
ABS doesn't work on ice in many cases because all the wheels stop turning simultaneously and the ABS assumes the vehicle has stopped.
Wow, I have no control while smashing my brakes... I think I'll keep smashing them! 👍
Some of that was filmed in Birmingham Alabama