I was "that guy" today driving "too fast" in the snow

[goblues38]

I had to go to a lunch meeting and was late. roads were still packed snow covered, but I could go the speed limit.

Most of the people were still not on the road, but every now and then I came across people in their camrey or accords who didnt know how to drive and were doing 15-25 when i wanted to go 45. 2 lane state higway.

I got flipped off several times when they finally pulled to the side so i could pass.

What is a guy to do. I have good tires, a great truck and I actually know how to drive in the snow. Should I just resign myself to drive as slow as the others around me?

 

[CoronaRaptor]

No, you did the right thing. It's not your fault, it's FORD's fault that they built such a snow worthy beast!

 

[TurboTJ]

I’m that guy a lot, sadly. Every ******* concludes that their speed is the maximum safe speed and flips off those who pass them. I don’t know why these Honda’s can’t understand that others can safely exceed their current speed (thanks to better equipment/tires/experience)

I got stuck 14 cars back from someone who thought that 20MPH was the max safe speed. I’m ok with people not going faster than they feel comfortable but pull tf over when you are holding everyone up!

 

[goblues38]

I’m ok with people not going faster than they feel comfortable but pull tf over when you are holding everyone up!

That is it in a nut shell. If you see a line of cars in your mirror....assuming they check mirror.....get out of the way.

 

[gopher870]

Damn. I read that title and was really hoping I'd see some video of a Raptor hot-dogging it in the snow. Currently 86 and partly sunny here. *Not complaining* but enjoy a good Raptor video....

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

nobody ever pulls over anymore. people dont have the common sense to think when the see a long line of cars. i was in a 3 lane highway (one direction) in a snow storm and everyone piled in to make a 2 lane highway. everyone was behind the snow plow going 15-20 mph. i pulled to the right shoulder passed 50-60 cars and passed the snow plow. 40 was a safe speed for me. i looked in my mirror and all the trucks and awd vehicles follwed suite.

 

[smurfslayer]

I got stuck 14 cars back from someone who thought that 20MPH was the max safe speed. I’m ok with people not going faster than they feel comfortable but pull tf over when you are holding everyone up!

yeah, that’s a thing. Sometimes they do it on purpose.

If you see a line of cars in your mirror....assuming they check mirror.....get out of the way.

There oughtta be a law... oh wait, there is.

 

[Oldfart]

I would pass as soon as I saw it was safe, screw rolling along at half the speed limit for no good reason.

 

[Russ103]

I have a beautiful, scenic commute in back country roads every day, and all it takes to screw it up is one A-Hole who does the speed limit on the dot and holds up over 20 cars. I know the feeling.

 

[JohnyPython]

We got a nice 6-8” of powder last night so the commute was fun. All of my drive is through the city.

I was in the curb lane for most of my drive which was still snow covered. No probs at all-4A and TC off. The rest of the wankers were in a conga line in the left lane.

My favourite is when I’m getting tailgated on snowy roads - let your backbone slide out a bit. The ******* backs off right away.

Anyway stay safe out on the roads - no point in getting in a tussle with a beige Corolla.