[Zeke]

Being a SoCal native, I know nothing about driving in the snow. I was in OR once and spun out on black ice. Got out of the car which was in the snow bank and fell down because it was so slipery. Was driving in a blizzard 7AM in TX once following the big rigs in their tracks in the right lane about 50mph. The cowboys going ot work flew by constantly in the left and no tracks to follow. They just aim their pickup down the center of nothing but white and gas it. I finally had the bravery to follow. Passing the bigs in those conditions raced my heart more than any racing situation I have been in. If those cowboys can do it, so can I.

It really takes some getting used to and some training to drive in the snow. slush or ice. I have to agree that people out of their element probably don't get it right going either too fast or too slow. I just try to fine the best driver and do what he does.

As far as driving in the rain, I drive faster than most, but not unsafe. Seems to me people around here are too cautious, but at the same time, they drive too close to the car in front.