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Old 12-17-2010, 03:32 PM   #40
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Re: First major snow storm of 2010-2011 Winter today

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Originally Posted by cpayne5 View Post
Speed is always a factor.

4 wheel drive and all wheel drive help you get going, but they don't help you stop and steer any better.

Also, ABS makes your stops longer. Give yourself plenty of room to stop. Chances are, you won't stop nearly as quickly as you believe you will.

The people you see in the ditch are the ones who don't understand this. Well, they may now.
Actually you can use power to the wheels to help you steer better but most people panic and hit the brakes.
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