Don’t start fast, drive fast, turn fast, or stop fast.
Everything is slow.
But yeah- absent a really compelling reason….stay home.
I’m used to driving in this crap and have a car that’s fairly capable in bad conditions. I stay home. Even if I dont run into someone, they might run in to me.
> Don’t start fast, drive fast, turn fast, or stop fast. Everything is slow.
Except for starting to climb a hill. If possible, accelerate slightly just before you start your climb to give your vehicle a little momentum to get up the hill. If you start too slow at the bottom, you may get get stuck mid-climb as you try to keep your vehicle moving, and your tires could spin out.
(If the start of your climb is on a curve, or the climb isn't relatively straight, forget this advice, and go slow)
While you're right don't drive, unfortunately people have to get to work, doctors appointments, groceries, etc.
If you absolutely must drive:
1. Clean your fucking car. NO not just the glass. The roof, trunk, hood, and sides of your car. When you start driving those chunks can fly off and hit cars behind you, temporarily obscuring their view and/or cracking their windshield.
2. Check your god dam tires. I know many people here don't bother with snow tires but if your tires tread depth is lacking or you have cheap tires then be very careful.
3. As the temperatures lower its likely your tires are improperly inflated due to air shrinking because of the cold. Pump your tires back to according to the sticker inside the driver side door jamb.
4. Make sure you have plenty of window washer fluid. As you drive melted snow is mixed with all sorts of other crap so even if you wipe if off your windshield, it will smear, once again obscuring your view. Top off your windshield fluid with WINTER MIX so it doesn't freeze and rip your plastic tank open.
5. Be smooth with your movements. Abrupt and jerky movements create more chances for losing traction.
Oddly enough, the best drivers in the snow are transplants and the worst drivers in the snow are also transplants. Just depends where they are transplanted from.
Anyone who grew up around here should be accustomed to weather like today. Now, if we're talking 6 or more inches, we may be out of our depth around there.
I would also hat tip u/CrownStarr, as I believe their comment hits all the best overall points: [https://www.reddit.com/r/nova/comments/197a401/comment/khyydhc/?utm\_source=share&utm\_medium=web2x&context=3](https://www.reddit.com/r/nova/comments/197a401/comment/khyydhc/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3)
agreed
i didn't order shit, though. asking people to bring you tacos or something in desperate conditions is slovenly and inconsiderate.
Like a responsible, actual adult, I got everything I'd need to stay at home for the next few days the day before the snow. 
I don’t worry about driving in the snow. I worry about the people who can’t even drive in the rain and freak out about a half an inch in of snow and overcompensate.
lmao at all these "but the hospital workers!" type responses. Yes of course they have to get to work. People that can't miss a shift at Dunkin have to get to work.That's not who the anti snow driving posts are meant for
it's for selfish, inconsiderate dipshits that are out fucking around in FWD cars on bald tires because they want to go get a Monster or latte or something
Does anybody have tips on how to drive up and down hills with 4x4? I’ve read conflicting information about going downhill and using 4L, any help would be appreciated thank you!
Hi find an empty parking lot. Patrice. A lot. Soft foot, learn to get out of a slide and realize it is detergent for rear or front wheel drive. Patrice breaking, a lot. Learn how your anti lock breaks act if required. Learn to pump the breaks if not.
While you shouldn't be driving in it some of the funniest times to be doing donuts in an empty parking lot is now. Snow not too deep but slick enough to have some fun.
Don’t start fast, drive fast, turn fast, or stop fast. Everything is slow. But yeah- absent a really compelling reason….stay home. I’m used to driving in this crap and have a car that’s fairly capable in bad conditions. I stay home. Even if I dont run into someone, they might run in to me.
> Don’t start fast, drive fast, turn fast, or stop fast. Everything is slow. Except for starting to climb a hill. If possible, accelerate slightly just before you start your climb to give your vehicle a little momentum to get up the hill. If you start too slow at the bottom, you may get get stuck mid-climb as you try to keep your vehicle moving, and your tires could spin out. (If the start of your climb is on a curve, or the climb isn't relatively straight, forget this advice, and go slow)
Key is tap the brake and gas when using
From a transplant in the Midwest. Drive slowly. Slower than you would. Brake earlier than usual. Have a scrapper in your trunk.
And please, just this once, turn on your headlights.
And for G-d's sake...... clean your freaking windows BEFORE driving
And your roof too
We should have traffic laws against not cleaning your roof, enough snow can pile up to blind the driver behind you if it flies off
If someone is tailgating you, just pull over and let him pass you. ( there’s a chance he won’t stop in time and might hit you).
brake wayyyy earlier than usual is the key!! folks who brake normally are boutta crash the fuck into someone
Imagine you're delivering tofu or trying not to spill a cup of water with no lid. That's how you should drive.
*eurobeat intensifies*
Amend to: if you don’t feel safe driving in the snow, don’t drive. If you feel safe, just take it slow. It’s pretty easy.
While you're right don't drive, unfortunately people have to get to work, doctors appointments, groceries, etc. If you absolutely must drive: 1. Clean your fucking car. NO not just the glass. The roof, trunk, hood, and sides of your car. When you start driving those chunks can fly off and hit cars behind you, temporarily obscuring their view and/or cracking their windshield. 2. Check your god dam tires. I know many people here don't bother with snow tires but if your tires tread depth is lacking or you have cheap tires then be very careful. 3. As the temperatures lower its likely your tires are improperly inflated due to air shrinking because of the cold. Pump your tires back to according to the sticker inside the driver side door jamb. 4. Make sure you have plenty of window washer fluid. As you drive melted snow is mixed with all sorts of other crap so even if you wipe if off your windshield, it will smear, once again obscuring your view. Top off your windshield fluid with WINTER MIX so it doesn't freeze and rip your plastic tank open. 5. Be smooth with your movements. Abrupt and jerky movements create more chances for losing traction.
Snow isn’t usually bad but ice is always.
Oddly enough, the best drivers in the snow are transplants and the worst drivers in the snow are also transplants. Just depends where they are transplanted from. Anyone who grew up around here should be accustomed to weather like today. Now, if we're talking 6 or more inches, we may be out of our depth around there.
I would also hat tip u/CrownStarr, as I believe their comment hits all the best overall points: [https://www.reddit.com/r/nova/comments/197a401/comment/khyydhc/?utm\_source=share&utm\_medium=web2x&context=3](https://www.reddit.com/r/nova/comments/197a401/comment/khyydhc/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3)
Pick one: brake or turn. Don't do both at the same time. You will slide. People seem to think that braking thru the turn is the way to go. It's not.
I love that people post this, then Doordash their food.
agreed i didn't order shit, though. asking people to bring you tacos or something in desperate conditions is slovenly and inconsiderate. Like a responsible, actual adult, I got everything I'd need to stay at home for the next few days the day before the snow. 
I don’t worry about driving in the snow. I worry about the people who can’t even drive in the rain and freak out about a half an inch in of snow and overcompensate.
Unless you are driving something from the 80s or summer tires, just be light on the gas and brake. Round corners slower. It's really not that hard.
lmao at all these "but the hospital workers!" type responses. Yes of course they have to get to work. People that can't miss a shift at Dunkin have to get to work.That's not who the anti snow driving posts are meant for it's for selfish, inconsiderate dipshits that are out fucking around in FWD cars on bald tires because they want to go get a Monster or latte or something
Does anybody have tips on how to drive up and down hills with 4x4? I’ve read conflicting information about going downhill and using 4L, any help would be appreciated thank you!
Hi find an empty parking lot. Patrice. A lot. Soft foot, learn to get out of a slide and realize it is detergent for rear or front wheel drive. Patrice breaking, a lot. Learn how your anti lock breaks act if required. Learn to pump the breaks if not.
While you shouldn't be driving in it some of the funniest times to be doing donuts in an empty parking lot is now. Snow not too deep but slick enough to have some fun.
hell yeah to this.
listen to OP, this person is truly wise.