People are very unsafe drivers in the winter. I’m here to tell you how you can improve your winter driving.
First of all, we can all agree, the problem is those stupid kids. Or those stupid guys. Or silly gals. Basically, everyone except me. And you if you’re not ever in winter accidents or end up in the ditch.
I’m going to tell you about how I drive in the winter, at least when it’s wintery out.
Focus
The very most important thing I do is focus. When the weather or roads aren’t perfect or the road, I always focus on driving. My Google Maps is set to drive everywhere before I leave.
My music is off.
I’m gripping the wheel solidly.
You might saw that I’m a little intense.
I drive very safely.
Consrvative
It’s very simple:
When the road looks wet, I just assume it’s icy. I drive incredibly slow.
One time, I knew I could stop in my little car, so I drove “normally”. Someone else was following me. I went to stop at the stop sign; they couldn’t stop or slow down, and they rear-ended me.
That was over ten years ago.
When I drive, I maintain absolute control:
- I assume that I won’t be able to stop in an emergency; this means I give a lot of space between my car and the person in front of me
- I assume that I won’t be able to go if I need; this means I don’t assume I’m going to be able to move out of anyone’s way quickly and therefore don’t get into a situation where I need to “blast” to safety, a strategy that is useful in the summer when you have a little car
- I assume no one else will be able to stop; this is very vital to staying safe. Today was icy, and if you were watching me drive, you’d notice I don’t look at the stop sign when I’m stopping. It’s like watching your feet when you dance – it’s going to be where it is. When you’re dancing, at least if a gentleman, you’re looking out for other people. By assuming no one else can stop, it makes me very slow at a stop sign, since I wait until the other person comes to a complete stop before I go. Driving how young, stupid people drive, or many people, really, they don’t stop until they are almost at the stop sign. Even in nice weather, I apply the brakes early.
Basically, I drive like an old man in the winter.
