Driving in the snow...?

Question

Looks like I am stuck at work...I knwo when it just starts snowing its a little dangerous because its icy, but do you think that when they get a nice coat of actual snow on the ground its a little easier to drive in? Im driving an 07 avalon. f.w.d

Answer 1

Better to drive on snow than ice, you get traction on the snow. Just go easy on the accelerator and easy on the brakes. Drive slow, but not too slow. Keep up with the flow of traffic. If you can turn off your overdrive, do so. The less braking, the better.

Answer 2

The first answer is just plain dumb, stupid, and ignorant.

Here's my take on the situation, if it's snowing now, by the time you get out of work, the snow will have then become ice. I suggest that you drive SLOWLY. Your FWD is the next best thing to AWD/4WD especially in the new Avalons that's equipped with TCS (Traction Control). Use the lower gears (3 2 1 if available) and take your time getting home. Use well-traveled roads/shoveled so you don't run into unnecessary detours or worse end up getting stuck. Neither snow nor ice is "easier to drive in," you will have to be defensive in your driving in these conditions. In snow, the heirarchy is as goes AWD/4WD > FWD > RWD; don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

Answer 3

You shouldn't fear snow, just the conditions of the road. No matter what vehicle you drive, you need to slow down & take your time. Leave extra space between you & the vehicle in front of you. Watch for spray coming off of the road. If you have a lot of spray, roads are wet, but little to no spray, roads are icy. Also, watch the tail lights. Spread out lights are another indication of wet roads, but solid reflections mean trouble if you have to stop in a hurry or go into a curve. Watch the weather forecast & plan accordingly.

Personally, I would rather drive in packed snow after the 3rd or 4th storm because most people have gotten use to snowy roads by then.

Answer 4

some of us are rather bitter today no? when the roads are wet or covered it's all the same , if the temp. is right your car will turn it to ice by driving over it. front wheel drive is good IF you have snow tires, all season ( no season ) tires are terrible , if you must drive do everything slowly, braking , turning , accelerating . if you have an automatic transmission there is a safety feature you may not be aware of , it's a "panic neutral " if its a floor shift push it foreward when in drive without using the little button , it will only go to neutral , a column shift push at an angle and the same happens, this is handy to remember since front wheel drive asks too much from the limited traction you get in snow, so if you get messed up , hit neutral , steer gently and brake very lightly.

Answer 5

If you have winter tires or very good all season radials, snow is better, because your tires can dig into the snow. It's not the same as driving in the summer and if you give yourself the additional stopping distance, you'll be able to make it home safe and sound.

Answer 6

I find it easier to drive in snow that hasn't been packed down by traffic, ice or hard packed snow offers very little for tires to bite into for traction.