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Diamond Dave wrote:

> Funny thing was that I saw several SUVs in ditches and in median
> strips. Guess having a SUV isn't as cracked up as it seems to be.
>

SUV's don't stop or handle any better than anything else.  If undamaged, they're more
likely to drive out of the ditches they get into, esp if not owned by some bonehead
that doesn't bother to put mud and snow tires on 'em.


>
> I guess SUV owners think that having one gives them a license to go
> down a snow and ice covered road as fast as they want to. They learned
> their lesson the hard way.

Ever drive a 4WD?  It is deceptive in that when you accelerate, it seems like there's
a lot of traction.  You go, very little wheel slippage sometimes.  Its when U try to
stop that things get exciting.

>
>
> I took it slow and easy, and made it home without being in an
> accident. Guess there's something to be learned for being patient.
>

I drove my Jeep maybe 10 - 15 mph less than usual.  Seemed safe.  I was in the left
lane riding on top the slush.  The big 6-ply truck-rated GoodRich mud and snow's had
pretty good traction.  Stopped fairly well.  I was pleased.


>
> And no, I don't own a SUV nor do I want to.

Aw, they're fun.  Get a Jeep.  Jeeps with the 4.0L 6 are near pocket-rockets.

DPH


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>
> On Fri, 23 Feb 2001 09:59:00 -0500, "Frederick E. Jorden"
> <fejcpa@erols.com> wrote:
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> >
> >
> >DPH wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> >But who was driving on the road? The folks who were driving too fast for road
> >conditions. On top of that they were following too close for road conditions. I
> >guess they were too busy adjusting their stereos.
> >Oh they have four wheel drive, that helps you slide much better on ice and packed
> >snow.
> >
> >Even if VDOT did not properly treat the roads, THEY were driving. Are they just a
> >bunch of lemmings?