http://www.wheels.ca/news/the-5-most-common-winter-driving-myths/ Thu, 23 May 2013 12:01:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.wheels.ca/news/the-5-most-common-winter-driving-myths/#comment-793709 Richard Mount Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:03:32 +0000 http://ec2-107-20-15-173.compute-1.amazonaws.com/?post_type=news&p=34194#comment-793709 #1 is false. Facing heavy snow or slippery hills 4wd will often get you home when 2wd would leave you stranded. The ability to get home safe and sound is a big safety factor. We live in a rural area and have a steep and long driveway. For much of the wintertime 2wd cannot get up the drive, 4wd never have a problem. #4 is false. Until the vehicle is warmed up enough that the defroster can keep the windshield and side windows frost free it is not safe to drive. Not an issue at -5C, but at -30C it is a serious problem. #1 is false. Facing heavy snow or slippery hills 4wd will often get you home when 2wd would leave you stranded. The ability to get home safe and sound is a big safety factor. We live in a rural area and have a steep and long driveway. For much of the wintertime 2wd cannot get up the drive, 4wd never have a problem.
#4 is false. Until the vehicle is warmed up enough that the defroster can keep the windshield and side windows frost free it is not safe to drive. Not an issue at -5C, but at -30C it is a serious problem.

]]> http://www.wheels.ca/news/the-5-most-common-winter-driving-myths/#comment-785652 Zekestone Mon, 07 Jan 2013 19:55:14 +0000 http://ec2-107-20-15-173.compute-1.amazonaws.com/?post_type=news&p=34194#comment-785652 #1 - True #2 - False... And I say that as someone who has done winter driving for over 20 years and has NEVER needed winter tires... nor has had any collisions as a result of not having winter tires. Of course winter tires are nice to have, but they are NOT a necessity in Toronto. I'd say having a shovel in the trunk and maybe some kitty litter or rock salt is more of a necessity. #3 - True... but mainly because mixing tires can lead to weird handling... but that applies to all situations. It's best to have 4 tires that are all the same. #4 - True #5 - It depends. Sometimes if you're in an automatic-equipped vehicle, it's better to stop on a slippery surface when putting it in neutral #1 – True
#2 – False… And I say that as someone who has done winter driving for over 20 years and has NEVER needed winter tires… nor has had any collisions as a result of not having winter tires. Of course winter tires are nice to have, but they are NOT a necessity in Toronto. I’d say having a shovel in the trunk and maybe some kitty litter or rock salt is more of a necessity.
#3 – True… but mainly because mixing tires can lead to weird handling… but that applies to all situations. It’s best to have 4 tires that are all the same.
#4 – True
#5 – It depends. Sometimes if you’re in an automatic-equipped vehicle, it’s better to stop on a slippery surface when putting it in neutral

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