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Originally Posted by GnyaTek
I am QUITE familiar with that very spot!
Around 10 years ago, the interstate at that spot was being renovated and the flooding in the left two lanes was even worse. I was unaware that the drainage was so bad until coming up on it in the far left lane with a semi to my right (visibility in the wash of the truck meant that I had no warning that there was a lake ahead) ...
Yeah - the Explorer was pretty "undriveable" after that. But the good news was that even after going underneath a tractor trailer and into a wall, I was able to walk away (after crawling over the seat and forcing open the rear passenger door) with only glass guts on the backs of both hands and a slightly strained left knee! Damn, I loved that truck! |
Wow! Glad you walked away.
I learned to drive in snow by doing donuts in empty, snow covered parking lots. Sure, it was fun to spin around and lose control, then I began to learn how to gain control. Helped me in many snowy road conditions!
Haven't had to drive in snow in over 4 years.
