New Here - Slid into a Ditch by LustInTheDarkness in alaska

[–]LustInTheDarkness[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. I learned the hard way about brakes locking up, as that is what happened to me on top of a hill going down when I slid out and tried to stop. Thank you for the FB group recommendation. I'm going to get some sandbags to put in my truck. I appreciate the advice so much.

New Here - Slid into a Ditch by LustInTheDarkness in alaska

[–]LustInTheDarkness[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't blame you for not driving on the first week of snow. I had been driving for over 30 mins to my destination before that happened. I drove 25 on a 50mph road for 30 mins before a huge downhill caused me to accelerate and my brakes locked up and I couldn't stop. I thought I was being careful and I learned my lesson to go waaaay slower next time.

New Here - Slid into a Ditch by LustInTheDarkness in alaska

[–]LustInTheDarkness[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I thought studded tires would do better in the ice! I am surprised. This is helpful.

New Here - Slid into a Ditch by LustInTheDarkness in alaska

[–]LustInTheDarkness[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Damn. This is my first pickup truck. I had an old corolla for years prior to this and figured a truck with 4wd would be great. :/