Blackrocksrock Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 I got stuck going uphill almost home because some berk/moron coming down the hill stopped next to a parked car to admire the view. As he went past me he was treated to some of the choicest Anglo-Saxon in my repertoire. I'm not bad at driving in snow because we used to live in Southern Germany and got used to it every winter. However in Germany everyone changes their tyres to winter ones and puts a set of snow chains in the boot. One of my liveries is a bit shamefaced as she drives a Subaru legacy 4X4 but it cant make it to the yard (I did chuckle I must admit) which goes to show how it doesnt really matter what you drive, if the tyres are low-profile and you dont know how to drive in the conditions, you are as stuffed as everyone else! How true this is - I stopped at the end of our road yesterday to push a car with 2 lads in it - older lads too (men then) and the one pushing said thank you but what about you and I replied I can drive in it and have no problems and he was gobsmacked - they proceeded to turn at my entrance and go back the way - I just drove up and parked no problems at all - red faced men me thinks! Bad tyres and bad driving. Good tyres - highest gear possible and gentle on the throttle every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Thanks for the link.I don't understand the 2nd gear bit though I must admit - how does that work? Its because there is less Torque (turning power) in higher gears - so wheels less likely to spin. H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
