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NFR idiot drivers...
- Thread starter SurfnFish
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Back in '81 when I first moved to Seattle I came to pick up a friend who had been stranded when the Metro bus he'd been riding stopped to await a chain-up crew. (Around 2" of snow had fallen.) My friend had offered to treat me to an Irish coffee for my troubles, and we were comfortably seated at the bar enjoying it when I heard the bartender telling another patron: 'If you skid to the left, turn to the left'.
Now those who grew up doing donuts in parking lots know that this is good advice, until you stop and think that this guy was learning to drive in the snow while sitting on a bar stool!
In later years I came to fear other drivers who drove as though they thought having 4 wheel drive would help you stop quicker; that it was OK to stop just before an upgrade (who needs a running start anyway?); that it was OK to stop at the bottom of a downgrade (did they assume that the car behind had 4 wheel drive and could therefor stop quicker?); that tailgated in horrendous conditions... I grew up driving in snow and have a very healthy respect for the physics involved. The snow didn't scare me half so much as those clueless drivers!
Now those who grew up doing donuts in parking lots know that this is good advice, until you stop and think that this guy was learning to drive in the snow while sitting on a bar stool!
In later years I came to fear other drivers who drove as though they thought having 4 wheel drive would help you stop quicker; that it was OK to stop just before an upgrade (who needs a running start anyway?); that it was OK to stop at the bottom of a downgrade (did they assume that the car behind had 4 wheel drive and could therefor stop quicker?); that tailgated in horrendous conditions... I grew up driving in snow and have a very healthy respect for the physics involved. The snow didn't scare me half so much as those clueless drivers!
We rented a house in Redondo Beach. I walked down Ave F today to look at the ocean, some big waves. Saw one guy catch a wave and get under the curl, pretty cool. Cool too, raining.
We've rented this same house next year for a longer stay. It's convenient as our daughter and grandkids are about 18 minutes (no such thing as distance in city travel) away.
People have officially lost their minds. I'm what I consider a very aware driver as far as others go. If you roll up on me and I'm going well over the limit, I let you pass. I'm never in the left lane unless actively passing or turning that way. I drive allot and on shit highways in the hills. I've noticed an uptick in totally unreasonable drivers, tail gate drivers, and just flat idiots.
@Surfandfish sounds like an aware sort. I couldn't imagine flashing a guy in the right lane with snow banks. Nobody no matter what should drive outside their comfort zone as far as speed. We all have different comfort zones and should pull off. This was not possible in this situation. What is the hurry in tough conditions when it's literally life and death as far as a mishap. People need to chill out and give each other a break. Stay out of the left. And if you get caught there wave to the guy that passed you and flipped you off. Let him know that you realize now that you were holding him up. Most people are cool if you acknowledge any error you are bound to make even when vigilant. And forgive others. We all screw up. If nobody is hurt and there isn't a collision you're winners. Drive on.
Well of course he is.
Westfly Refugee
Steelhead
It's been a long time but I've lost a friend from an fatal accident on #97 north of Madras.
I think of her whenever I drive that stretch.
I drive that a couple times a year, the 97 197 junction is sketchy.
wanderingrichard
Life of the Party
I wonder if the other truck behind him rear ended him, too. Doesn't look like it had much stopping distance
Subaru WRX Sliced In Half After Trying To Pass In Front Of Snow Plow
A Subaru WRX driver in New York learned a lesson about AWD the hard way and was lucky not to suffer any serious injuries. A snow plow sliced the car in half.www.motor1.com
The best thing to do is to call 911 then wait for the cop to come so you can give him a full report.
was driving wife to a scheduled MRI she had been waiting on, not going to blow that over an asshole whose karma had trashed his truck
Sorry for that. I also lost a dear friend on HWY 97. Between Goldendale and Toppenish, Satus Pass area. She was commuting from Goldendale to Central Washington University in Ellensburg. It was slushy and slippery and she slid into the trailer of an oncoming semi. She was only 20 and left behind a daughter.
I think of her nearly every day, especially during snow & ice conditions.
We just drove over Snoqualmie pass today, coming home from visiting our oldest in Spokane. It was chains required unless AWD/4x4 so not terrible, but glad I had new tires and 4x4. People did a pretty good job of keeping safe distances and taking it easy. In fact, it was probably the most sane snowy Snoqualmie pass trip I can remember as far as idiot drivers. Only a couple that cut in too close when changing lanes and several with no headlights on.
Be safe y'all!
You see a lot of crazy driving on I-5, couple months ago I was just south of Lake Samish heading north doing 80 in the left lane and had a crotch rocket split another car and I. My guess he was doing about 120. I’ve decided that I won’t even call emergency services anymore if/when idiots like this eat it.
