2007-12-25 01:02:03 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
It really depends on how heavy the snow showers are. Sleet however is very dangerous. Roads can get very icy and will lead to accidents and possibly deaths
2007-12-25 06:14:05 · answer #1 · answered by spidergurl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If everyone stayed home whenever sleet or snow was in the forecast, huge sections of the globe would be shut down for months of the year.
The best driving conditions are obviously dry pavement on a clear day, but in many cases sleet and snowy weather are no more dangerous than a rainy day. If it is right around freezing and the roads have been salted the pavement will be wet with no ice (but of course don't count on this and be careful on bridges and turns). In colder weather the snow will begin to blow across the road in a thin layer and can make it slick, and there's the possibility of black ice. If you don't know how to drive safely in these conditions, it's best to stay home.
2007-12-25 01:24:05 · answer #2 · answered by Beetle in a Box 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no
If you are careful and SLOW DOWN, it isn't very dangerous. The problem is that everyone on the road has to do the same thing and many don't. That's when it becomes dangerous.
One very useful thing to do is put your hazard lights on.
Sleet is worse that snow showers. On sleet, you have no traction. Any sudden moves and you can skid out of control. Black ice is another fun thing to drive on. It's like sleet, but you can't see it very well and can come up on it suddenly. Black ice is common in snow showers and/or sleet
The best thing you can do during these storms is don't drive unless you have to. You may be the best driver in the world, which means that everyone else on the road isn't.
2007-12-25 07:19:52 · answer #3 · answered by MistWing 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Snow showers are not a big deal unless accompanied by high winds. Sleet or freezing rain makes for very hazardous driving conditions.
2007-12-25 01:36:19 · answer #4 · answered by Aloha_Ann 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! Most people who die in snow storms, are because they were driving. There comes a time where you lose control of the car, and there's not getting it back. Slamming on your breaks doesn't work, cause you'll just slide more. Plus you can't control what others do. Even with snow tires, it doesn't make you officially safe. So no don't drive if you don't have to.
2007-12-25 01:08:51 · answer #5 · answered by Brandnewshoes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends. If you're in a region where you're used to that type of weather, not at all. If it's not significant, then of course not. On the other hand, if it's significant, then it can be very dangerous and if you're not used to it, it can be very dangerous.
2007-12-25 12:32:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋