darksideofthemoon131 t1_j4p9u9j wrote on January 17, 2023 at 8:23 AM

Reply to comment by Animallover4321 in Is there a word for out-of-staters who don’t know how to drive in the snow? by cbandes

Was on rte 9 yesterday morning because I didn't want to be on highway during storm because of tailgaters who get impatient when I go speed limit to be safe.

Still had people riding my tail and flashing lights despite going the speed limit. Had one come within an inch of hitting my car because they slid at the stop light because there was snow and ice on the road.

I've lived here my whole life. I know how to drive in the snow- be cautious and don't think you're invincible. Driving like there's nothing on the ground doesn't make you a New Englander, it makes you an asshole that will cause an accident.

You know its snowing, leave early if you need to be somewhere. I am not going to go faster because you're late. Especially during snow

Bayoris t1_j4pd9v0 wrote on January 17, 2023 at 9:10 AM

I’m with you. A lot of the time people who complain about others not knowing how to drive in the snow actually are complaining about the fact that they are driving slower.

Driving slower is how you’re supposed to drive in the snow.

Hungry-Moose-121 t1_j4pyro2 wrote on January 17, 2023 at 1:24 PM

If people are almost hitting you because of how slow you are going, why not pull over and let them pass?

darksideofthemoon131 t1_j4q08yh wrote on January 17, 2023 at 1:37 PM

If I'm driving the speed limit in the center or right lane during a snowstorm and that's not fast enough, that's a you problem. I fully admit to going 75 when it's nice out and the roads are clear- but during a storm it's not happening.

I took rte 9 for the sole purpose of the slower speed limits. I stayed in the right lane the whole way, drove the speed and kept a distance between myself and others. Started slowing down before stop lights to not slide into others- how am I in the wrong? Just pass me in other lane, I'm not gonna be moving out of the way cuz you're in a rush. I'm at work now. I don't start for another 45 minutes- why? Cuz I like to leave early and avoid traffic and not get into a road rage because I didn't plan my day right.

When you do shit like that- you're an asshole. Aggressive driving serves no purpose but fueling road rage and accidents. Both of which contribute to the exorbitant insurance rates we pay in this state.

RisingPhoenix92 t1_j4qp9by wrote on January 17, 2023 at 4:33 PM

Why is the responsibility on the person driving safely? Also he wasnt driving slow he was driving an appropriate speed for the conditions, attitudes like yours are why I have to spend money I was saving to get a new car because mine was totaled by a fool like you.