how does my 20 yr old son learn to drive in ice and snow? we live where it hardly ever does.?

Answer 1

You learn when it happens.

Coach

Answer 2

This is just my personal opinion - Growing up in WV, I lived several miles from a decent paved road. All the back roads were gravel or dirt roads. Now teenagers only drive two ways fast and Bat Outta ..... Fast. You learn very quickly that old Drivers Ed teacher wasn't full of it, that whole steer into the skid thing works. Driving on ice can be similar. So if it rarely ever snows where you live. You might be further ahead to teach 'em to drive in the rain. But if you feel Ice Skating is important take the old grocery getter out on a back road and hand the car keys over. Don't forget to buckle up. Once something bad happens while driving on Ice or Snow its too late. Now some ways to avoid the joys of ice skating in your car are as follows: No sudden movements. Don't stop fast, don't accel fast, and etc. Keep your gas tank topped off especially if its a pick-up or rear wheel drive. Be like a boy scout and come prepared with the usual: tire chains, shovel, bag of sand, tow chains, and etc. When all else fails and you are sliding towards that telephone pole remember! Steer into the Skid . . .

Answer 3

Good driving is good driving, regardless of the weather conditions.

That is, if your son is in the habit of pulling out too fast and jumping on the brake, he can break these habits in any weather.

Otherwise, driving in ice and snow is not hard; you just have to remember to go slowly and not jump on the brake.

(By the way, I have heard that they no longer teach people to steer into the skid. The problem with that is that, although you can regain grip, if you are steering into the skid you may be pointed in a direction other than where you want to go. So the wisdom now is steer in the direction you want to go.)

I have seen on TV that there are actually super defensive driving courses that will teach skills like how to get out of a skid, etc. You could enroll your son in one of those courses.

Answer 4

in a couple weeks take a trip to Canada...

lol

in my opinion driving during a light rain just when it's starting is as hard as driving on ice and snow.... and they're about the same for being slippery

I've only been driving for around 4 years and I'm only 19 but I've driven through every condition imaginable...with no crashes!

so try that and try during a really bad downpour....
both are good experience and need experience in anyway!

Answer 5

I've lived in the Northeast my whole life and even the driving courses up here don't actually have anything specific for the weather. You just learn as you go, but somethings to note:

--If you don't have Anti-lock brakes, be sure to pump your brakes while slowing or stopping.

--When driving in "white-out" blizzard conditions your highbeams don't really help and may actually make it harder to see (just pull over and try to wait it out).

--If you know you'll be driving in deep snow in a hilly area, put chains on your tires.

--Have an emergency kit in your car that should include something for traction if you get stuck (i.e. kitty litter, rocks, etc.)

--Beware of black ice!!

Answer 6

Enroll him in the "Driving On Ice Winter Course" in the North Pole, I heard they have a high success rate.

Answer 7

will take him to the ice and snow go to an open parking and tell him to drive and be careful

Answer 8

next time it's icy out take him to an open parking lot, until then tell him to just take it easy at stops and corners.

Answer 9

BRING HIM TO CANADA