winter driving skillz... I haz dem

The winter season is upon us, and like smart people, I have changed my driving habits. Usually I drive defensively, in the winter, I get even more on defense. You never know where there is ice or if your brakes will work in the snow. Today I witnessed an accident that could have been prevented. Some kid driving a Ford SUV driving north, tried to beat a Trailblazer, driving south, by turning left. Had there been no snow, he might have made it. The snow made conditions slick, and his wheels spun trying to beat the oncoming vehicle. The end result was the Trailblazer hitting the brakes and sliding into the side of the Ford.

I pulled over and made sure everyone was OK and to talk to the police, since I was a witness. I wasn't really needed, since the kid owned up to it, but I still did my friendly citizen thing and offered my assistance.

Com'on wisconsinites! We get snow every f'kn year. We should know to drive slow and be extra cautious. Soon we'll be compared to FIBs. Schools do Driver's Ed in the winter because anybody can drive when its 70 degrees outside.

So brake early, don't drive to fast, and don't push your luck. This message sponsored by insurance companies and mechanics.