I used to travel for a living from Ohio to the West Coast and back in that day (the 90's) the truckers were my guide through many a challenging weather development (tornado's, blizzards, and ice storms shutting down all roads). The drivers of today are a far cry of those that drove back then with nowhere near the skill. YOU my friend are a complete departure from them. The most highly skilled driver I've ever witnessed. Man you seem to have an agreement with the road when it had ice and snow on it nobody has. Keep up the amazing work. I LOVE riding shotgun with ya ;-)
Your driving skills are fine Mike, my only concern would be the remaining traffic surrounding you and their possible poor decisions...appreciate the video!
Greetings from England. Love a Copper Mtn video in the snow. Those saying you're too fast, how many times have you seen him get out of shape? Keep posting the videos, I really enjoy them.
No need to panic Mountain Mike is at the wheel. Stead as she goes. Mike has skills. Thanks for taking me along God Bless you and your family and your Bessie. You take care of her she will take care of you!!💕🇺🇸♥️
Well Mountain Man Mike, another awesome video! We both know how to drive in the mountains and drive in the snow, what so many viewers do not understand or care to understand is that you and myself, plus several others have years of experience in driving during those conditions and it always seems like those who have no clue what it takes or the only ones that have nothing good to say and as said as it to say, they are ignorant drivers and need stop with their rude comments and start listening to what you are saying in your videos; but that will probably not ever happen too. Keep up the great work on the videos! Looking forward in seeing what designs you will come out with on your T-shirts too. Might have to order me a few tees too! Happy trucking trails to you and stay safe!!!!
this is cool,,i ran those roads in the 70s and 80s,,i just wish i could talk back at ya,,they called me muleskinner,,and my dad was happy hobo,,we love ya bro,,keep the rubber side down,,and watch the chicken houses,,lol.
I’m not a trucker, my late Father ( a Cop) when I was a young boy... alway said that truckers are the best drivers on the road. I’m 60 now and over the years I’ve come to absolutely believe it. But I’m very comfortable with tractor trailers around. The have an enormous responsibility and follow the rules of the road to a T. There’s always a bad apple 🍎 out there. But I really respect them.
I ride my Cruiser w/high beams on as much as possible... I do it for making myself more visible. I’m acutely aware of not blinding oncoming drivers. I have the old traditional filament bulb. My single light projects in a distinct rectangular pattern. When my high beam is on, it’s projection rectangle is just slightly elevated. Does not interfere with oncoming drivers. But if I feel it’s necessary I will turn off the high beam. I never get oncoming vehicles flashing there high beam back at me. Trust me they will let you know if there feeling uncomfortable.
Stian ... I agree, you have to know when your headlight hitting other drivers eyes. Like if I’m driving down a two lane road a night I always will turn off the high beam as they approach. Or if someone is close in front of me it’s always off.
Now the law changed so people can put as many high beams as they want on the vehicles. With all the new led bars it can be a problem. So glad I don't do long haul. Hope I never have to.
When you brought up the topic of using a jake brake during the winter ( and have heard you speak about it before ) , it suddenly struck me about a driving school all drivers for an oilfield company I had hired on with had to attend no matter their prior experience and one of the driver instructors was an older gentleman in his retirement years with snow white hair and from Colorado. Now you would have thought if anyone was a believer in jake brakes it would be someone who lived and trucked their whole life in Colorado but no, this old guy was NOT a believer in ever using nor even having a truck equipped with a jake brake. Why, well who the heck knows but he was quite adamant that gearing down and using the brakes was the correct way to do it and would get all smart assed and snotty if any of the students questioned him on what sort of logic that was. We students figured that was probably why he had white hair, flying down mountain grades smoking his brakes !. And it wasn't just a winter driving comment about jake brakes, it was the use of them at any time of year. How helpful that was to have a so called instructor with that sort of a mindset.
There shd be "do's and don'ts when driving close to big trucks" taught when ppl get their driver's licenses. You have taught me a lot about driving close to semis. I live by and am on I-285 between I-75N and I-20W in Atlanta daily, where there are as many semis as cars often. (Where the Petro is on I-285). I give trucks more room. Thx for teaching us Mike.
Another very enjoyable ride thankyou. Can't wait to buy a T. Shirt. The Drone vids will be great. For the life of me I can't see how you are a dangerous driver. You must have good concentration to be able to drive in these conditions, I would think. I commented in one vid where you were going down one of the Passes that you could feel "a certain tension" I meant consentrative tension not stress tension. I've been wanting to calify that for a while now. LOL. Until next time. ✌
Light bars are great if you're running the Alcan because the moose really blend in with the pitch black of night...but are totally unnecessary in the lower 48
Only if DOT started handing out tickets for non DOT SAE light bars, that would be awesome!!! Commercial trucks can't have more than 4 forward facing white light head lights (that's including your factory two headlights) so those multiple lights are 100% illegal.
You had a video that I watched where the snow was coming down really really heavy with the big flakes. Doesn’t that bother you. I’ve been driving for 27 years. And I noticed I’m starting to get bothered by the snow coming at me. It plays tricks on my mind making me think that I’m going faster than what I really am. And several times I’ve actually had to stop because I was getting nauseous and sick to my stomach. If you can do a video when you’re driving in the snow comment on that. How do you cope with dealing with it playing tricks on someone’s mind. And I have talk to other drivers and some have said they have the same problem. But anyway. Have a safe trip.
Back in the early 70's when I ran cost to cost in a cab over Pete, you could not see the snow coming down unless you had your high beams on, and that was a no no, because it would play with your mind. Many nights during snow storms I'd shut all head lights totally off, to see the road way better.
greatly enjoy your running commentary and the beautiful countryside you go thru. I love driving thru our country and the mountains are my favorite. Have driven from Titusville FL. to Las Vegas by myself to see my sister 3 times. I'm 70 and will always drive if given the chance. It would be awesome to ride shotgun thru the country you get to see. Have also driven up to Minnneapolis, MN by myself to see my son and Cinncinnati to see another son. Love driving across our beautiful country. My dad was a trucker...short haul TN, Ky, NC. I got to ride with him sometimes...so of my best memories of my dad. Thank you for posting your trips. They are great. Anne-Marie Olka...Titusville Florida.
Reinder Kalsbeek, I believe that’s exactly how an instructor would teach it. With a Tractor Trailer I try to see the whole front of the truck before I signal to move over. That’s of course when time permits and traffic is not pressing.
When drivers keep applying their brakes or these two-foot drivers who unconciously apply a little brake pedal pressure, their brake lights are not effective in letting people know what their intentions are. Once they get their driver's licenses, the rule book goes out the window. Yesterday, I witnessed two blatent red light runners. One one, there was no doubt they had the time and distance to stop safely. The other waited for a break in traffic before running the light. Safe drivers use defensive driving techniques. Unsafe drivers use offensive driving techniques.
Girl that cuts my hair said at times when beside an 18 wheeler, she can feel her car being sucked into the trailer. I advised her when approaching a truck she should always plan ahead to ether hang back, or pass quickly, if safe to do so.
I had a great teacher my mother in learning how to drive and I learn to take my foot of the gas to slow down and not hit my brakes all the time old school driving !!!!!!!!!!!!!
I recall years ago I was in an ice storm in KC and lived some 40 miles from work and was driving my old 51 Ford pickup. I had a set of chains in the truck. With the ice over an inch thick I thought I would never make it home that night but after a few miles, I felt in control. Many drivers were in the ditch or just couldn't move but the chains were great.
Enjoyed the ride along ur the captain of ur star ship u fly it the way u see fit I don't see any problems with ur driving roll on mountain Mike. Be safe out there in America
O good another snow video on I70. Enjoy traveling with you. It feels faster than 55. But you hold it steady and there is little traffic. Be safe. Blessings.
If you want to know how a Jake Brake work. Go back to the video about going down Douglas Pass using the Jake Brake. To hear and see Mike telling us how he uses it. In comments. I wanted to know how Jake works and a couple of folks gave me the ins and outs about what it does engine wise.
Inevitably, Coors Beer, right against the rockies in Golden, Colorado. Lived there, back in the 80's . . . right across the street from the visitors parking lot ! 🇺🇸
Mike your driving is Great!... It's the others you have to watch out for!. I learned my winter driving skills in Alaska... Enjoy the great videos. Me and my wife are living in Texas City Texas(Houston)...Stay Safe, and PEACE!
AWESOME! A trucker who listens to Led Zeppelin! I would have to be careful listening to their music while driving down the road - would probably get nailed for speeding!
Love your videos man. Reminds me of all the road trips we take (except the kids in the back for us). I was wondering what you are using to record your video and audio? We have tried recording while driving on road trips and always get bad reflections or won't stay focused. Maybe consider making a video of your setup :)
What's your take on the two massive car pileups that happened during the last 2 months? One was 60 cars/trucks and the other was 30 cars/trucks. One in VA and one in PA. Said there was heavy fog. Can you cover your recommendations in a future video? So when you're heavy you have good grip on ice. So I assume the other trucks were light and therefore were going much slower than you.
I have been assigned trucks where the lights are so dim they barely give off much light, Check this out, I was driving ag in farm country on the graveyard, the lights are pretty dim, just enough to make out the lines on the road, could not use high beams due to the opposite traffic. I got to my stop and switched trailers, then on the way back to home base after driving for over half an hour, I realized I now only had my parking lights on, my headlights were not even on and I did not even notice because the parking lights lit up the road the same amount as the headlights, And not a single person flashed their lights at the idiot in a big rig at night with only the amber lights on. God I felt like such a fucking Idiot, I was a rookie first season driver but still. One of our drivers missed a curve in the road due to the low light power and flipped the double trailers. Then other nights I might get a truck that had low beams that were really bright, I would get people and other trucks flashing me all night thinking I had high beams on.
Hi Mike: Great video, lots of snow, great driving, enjoyed the ride. No snow tires for the caddy yet? I guess those 30 cm’s let you jump out at a stop light? How will all the horse power handle the snow tires? Bet your anxious to see? See you next trip. Edward
I panic when the first flake falls!! I drive a 4x4 Chevy truck with sand in the back for weight and new tires and as soon as I slide I pull over and call my husband to come get me. I’m trying to at least act brave by watching you and listening to your instructions. I’m in Cincinnati. Thanks!
i really like the "Slow down, Move over" laws... it makes a lot of sense to give any and all vehicles on the side fo the road an entire lane of buffer zone for safety. Ron Pratt (tow operator i watch here in RUclips) mentions it often, and i totally agree with what he says about road safety, since he sees wreaks all the time. total respect to all truckers dealign with bad drivers and those taking up their space and safety zones. i especially hate seeing people literally half a car length behind trickers trailers... i mean, wow, thats insanity in any vehicle, but ive seen what happens to a vehicle when it rear ends a trailer at speed. like lots of trucks have printed on them, "if you cant see my mirrors, i cant see you" and as far as i am concerned im sticking with that and giving trucks as much room as possible. its the responsible thing to to eh.
Riding along in the night, with the cab all warm, snuggled into my coat with the fur collar I'm afraid I'd be dozing with the wipers hypnotizing me into sleep. And then a shot of Jack at the hotel and I'd be done.
Little hills.... 😄 So those are people who don't have any patience. Apparently, fear does not conquer impatience! Even though they are afraid to drive fast enough to pass, they still feel the need to tailgate.
That safe space likely should be termed a defensive space. It's your vehicle and you know how it performs. What you don't know is those around you. You have to be aware of what the vehicle in front of the vehicle you are following does and be vigilant all around you at all times.
Say you knew there was a blizzard for Vail Pass way beforehand and you are where the truck stops are. Do you wait it out or do you gung-ho it like this knowing that you will be facing active chain laws? Which is better in this scenario eb, wb, or neutral?
You are so right about people taking your safe space. They do it to each other in cars, truckers do it to cars, cars do it to truckers, cars do it to cars, motorcyclist to it to everyone. It is an irritation for sure and very frustrating when you are driving safely and some idiot comes along and figures you are leaving a nice big open space just for him/her. Especially when they are pulling an RV behind them. You are very wise in how you operate your vechicle.
I carry a flashlight for pointing back over my shoulder at the people following me with high beams, these new super bright LED headlights need to be illegal.
Most of what I see up in Michigan is that most people don't drive at all according to the conditions and you'll see them going like 80 down the highway, or they adjust to snow too much and they'll be going 25
Hey there Mike, my opinion is that 4 wheelers suddenly realize they are going faster than they were intending so then they hit there brakes. And also maybe they don’t know how to make there automatic transmission keep a steady speed. Thanks for sharing another great video!✌️
I totally agree with you on people hitting their brakes on a snowy road! That is the absolute worse thing to do! It is crazy here in Colorado with all these out of state drivers who have no clue how to drive in the snow, or in the moutains in snow. Better to drive slow and steady in a small vehicle than keep hitting your brakes.
I used to travel for a living from Ohio to the West Coast and back in that day (the 90's) the truckers were my guide through many a challenging weather development (tornado's, blizzards, and ice storms shutting down all roads). The drivers of today are a far cry of those that drove back then with nowhere near the skill. YOU my friend are a complete departure from them. The most highly skilled driver I've ever witnessed. Man you seem to have an agreement with the road when it had ice and snow on it nobody has. Keep up the amazing work. I LOVE riding shotgun with ya ;-)
Lee Rothman hi Lee. Yes it almost seems so easy for him it’s like his 2nd nature.
Will you have a MOUNTAIN MAN MIKE Tshirt hopefully?
Your driving skills are fine Mike, my only concern would be the remaining traffic surrounding you and their possible poor decisions...appreciate the video!
Greetings from England. Love a Copper Mtn video in the snow. Those saying you're too fast, how many times have you seen him get out of shape? Keep posting the videos, I really enjoy them.
No need to panic Mountain Mike is at the wheel. Stead as she goes. Mike has skills. Thanks for taking me along
God Bless you and your family and your Bessie. You take care of her she will take care of you!!💕🇺🇸♥️
HI; I enjoy so much, riding in the Go Pro seat, with you sir. You drive safe! I love that too. Keep on truckin. Ronald...
Well Mountain Man Mike, another awesome video! We both know how to drive in the mountains and drive in the snow, what so many viewers do not understand or care to understand is that you and myself, plus several others have years of experience in driving during those conditions and it always seems like those who have no clue what it takes or the only ones that have nothing good to say and as said as it to say, they are ignorant drivers and need stop with their rude comments and start listening to what you are saying in your videos; but that will probably not ever happen too.
Keep up the great work on the videos! Looking forward in seeing what designs you will come out with on your T-shirts too. Might have to order me a few tees too!
Happy trucking trails to you and stay safe!!!!
I've found that ignorant people always have the most to say. Just got to ignore them they'll never change.
I just love riding shotgun in the snow with you.... So cool ... Thanks for the ride Mountain Man Mike....
this is cool,,i ran those roads in the 70s and 80s,,i just wish i could talk back at ya,,they called me muleskinner,,and my dad was happy hobo,,we love ya bro,,keep the rubber side down,,and watch the chicken houses,,lol.
You make it not scary. Thx!
I’ve never known anyone who drives semi’s or even imagined what it must be like to drive one or ride in one. This is really interesting. Thank you.
justin b Thanks so much
Another Mountain Man Mike addict. Welcome.
I agree, find it absolutely fascinating.
Acquibajo Wrinkle if you ever get a ride youll be hooked for life.
Linda Porritt Thanks Linda! 👍😁🤗
I’m not a trucker, my late Father ( a Cop) when I was a young boy... alway said that truckers are the best drivers on the road. I’m 60 now and over the years I’ve come to absolutely believe it. But I’m very comfortable with tractor trailers around. The have an enormous responsibility and follow the rules of the road to a T. There’s always a bad apple 🍎 out there. But I really respect them.
What engine is that, love the growl of those Volvo's when they're pulling.
The old ranchers around Rifle always used tall narrow snow and mud tires...Fat tires not very good in the mountains.
We as motorcycle Rider's. We run high beams in the day time so people can see us
I ride my Cruiser w/high beams on as much as possible... I do it for making myself more visible. I’m acutely aware of not blinding oncoming drivers. I have the old traditional filament bulb. My single light projects in a distinct rectangular pattern. When my high beam is on, it’s projection rectangle is just slightly elevated. Does not interfere with oncoming drivers. But if I feel it’s necessary I will turn off the high beam. I never get oncoming vehicles flashing there high beam back at me. Trust me they will let you know if there feeling uncomfortable.
many do that, pisses me off just as much as people running fog lights in the dark with their running lights.
Stian ... I agree, you have to know when your headlight hitting other drivers eyes. Like if I’m driving down a two lane road a night I always will turn off the high beam as they approach. Or if someone is close in front of me it’s always off.
Now the law changed so people can put as many high beams as they want on the vehicles. With all the new led bars it can be a problem. So glad I don't do long haul. Hope I never have to.
And the idiots still pull out in front of us
When you brought up the topic of using a jake brake during the winter ( and have heard you speak about it before ) , it suddenly struck me about a driving school all drivers for an oilfield company I had hired on with had to attend no matter their prior experience and one of the driver instructors was an older gentleman in his retirement years with snow white hair and from Colorado. Now you would have thought if anyone was a believer in jake brakes it would be someone who lived and trucked their whole life in Colorado but no, this old guy was NOT a believer in ever using nor even having a truck equipped with a jake brake. Why, well who the heck knows but he was quite adamant that gearing down and using the brakes was the correct way to do it and would get all smart assed and snotty if any of the students questioned him on what sort of logic that was. We students figured that was probably why he had white hair, flying down mountain grades smoking his brakes !. And it wasn't just a winter driving comment about jake brakes, it was the use of them at any time of year. How helpful that was to have a so called instructor with that sort of a mindset.
There shd be "do's and don'ts when driving close to big trucks" taught when ppl get their driver's licenses.
You have taught me a lot about driving close to semis. I live by and am on I-285 between I-75N and I-20W in Atlanta daily, where there are as many semis as cars often. (Where the Petro is on I-285). I give trucks more room. Thx for teaching us Mike.
Another very enjoyable ride thankyou. Can't wait to buy a T. Shirt. The Drone vids will be great. For the life of me I can't see how you are a dangerous driver. You must have good concentration to be able to drive in these conditions, I would think. I commented in one vid where you were going down one of the Passes that you could feel "a certain tension" I meant consentrative tension not stress tension. I've been wanting to calify that for a while now. LOL. Until next time. ✌
I’ve been blinded here a lot by truckers running light bars. The thing is it’s not even all the dark.. they don’t need them on.
I hate those light bars on semis.. no need other than to blind .☮️
Light bars are great if you're running the Alcan because the moose really blend in with the pitch black of night...but are totally unnecessary in the lower 48
Only if DOT started handing out tickets for non DOT SAE light bars, that would be awesome!!! Commercial trucks can't have more than 4 forward facing white light head lights (that's including your factory two headlights) so those multiple lights are 100% illegal.
no stress here watching you..... normal winter type drivin like that here in WNY
You had a video that I watched where the snow was coming down really really heavy with the big flakes. Doesn’t that bother you. I’ve been driving for 27 years. And I noticed I’m starting to get bothered by the snow coming at me. It plays tricks on my mind making me think that I’m going faster than what I really am. And several times I’ve actually had to stop because I was getting nauseous and sick to my stomach. If you can do a video when you’re driving in the snow comment on that. How do you cope with dealing with it playing tricks on someone’s mind. And I have talk to other drivers and some have said they have the same problem. But anyway. Have a safe trip.
It’s a strange effect . Makes you think the road is moving and not you. Hypnotizing
Back in the early 70's when I ran cost to cost in a cab over Pete, you could not see the snow coming down unless you had your high beams on, and that was a no no, because it would play with your mind. Many nights during snow storms I'd shut all head lights totally off, to see the road way better.
hola hola hoa hola hola hola hola hola hola my friend always check on you videos
Cold weather in snow is great traction. Snow in warm weather not good for traction.
slightly below freezing allows a thin layer of water to form.. that's when the slipping and sliding happens. Below low 20Fs, traction picks back up.
Sitting back and enjoying the ride with you on our couch awesome mate thanks Jim and bernadette from new Zealand
I little more wiper action would have been nice
greatly enjoy your running commentary and the beautiful countryside you go thru. I love driving thru our country and the mountains are my favorite. Have driven from Titusville FL. to Las Vegas by myself to see my sister 3 times. I'm 70 and will always drive if given the chance. It would be awesome to ride shotgun thru the country you get to see. Have also driven up to Minnneapolis, MN by myself to see my son and Cinncinnati to see another son. Love driving across our beautiful country. My dad was a trucker...short haul TN, Ky, NC. I got to ride with him sometimes...so of my best memories of my dad. Thank you for posting your trips. They are great.
Anne-Marie Olka...Titusville Florida.
My rule of thumb is when I pass I wait until I see there bumper in my rear view mirror
Reinder Kalsbeek, I believe that’s exactly how an instructor would teach it. With a Tractor Trailer I try to see the whole front of the truck before I signal to move over. That’s of course when time permits and traffic is not pressing.
Mike here's an idea for a T-shirt If you do them. ( *I KNOW WHAT IM DO,N SO.........BACK OFF JACK* )
Lol.. love it Bergy.. I'm planning on shirts just getting some design's put together.. thanks for the support ☮️
Thanks for the video Brother ❤😍❤😍 love and respect from Sweden ,,
When drivers keep applying their brakes or these two-foot drivers who unconciously apply a little brake pedal pressure, their brake lights are not effective in letting people know what their intentions are. Once they get their driver's licenses, the rule book goes out the window. Yesterday, I witnessed two blatent red light runners. One one, there was no doubt they had the time and distance to stop safely. The other waited for a break in traffic before running the light. Safe drivers use defensive driving techniques. Unsafe drivers use offensive driving techniques.
Girl that cuts my hair said at times when beside an 18 wheeler, she can feel her car being sucked into the trailer. I advised her when approaching a truck she should always plan ahead to ether hang back, or pass quickly, if safe to do so.
It’s amazing how well you handled this truck in snow and Ice
I had a great teacher my mother in learning how to drive and I learn to take my foot of the gas to slow down and not hit my brakes all the time old school driving !!!!!!!!!!!!!
also driving in snow no problem we can drive in snow Penna drivers here !!!!!!!!!!!!!
I recall years ago I was in an ice storm in KC and lived some 40 miles from work and was driving my old 51 Ford pickup. I had a set of chains in the truck. With the ice over an inch thick I thought I would never make it home that night but after a few miles, I felt in control. Many drivers were in the ditch or just couldn't move but the chains were great.
Enjoyed the ride along ur the captain of ur star ship u fly it the way u see fit I don't see any problems with ur driving roll on mountain Mike. Be safe out there in America
O good another snow video on I70.
Enjoy traveling with you. It feels faster than 55. But you hold it steady and there is little traffic. Be safe. Blessings.
Passed each other in the night !! Sitting in Denver today, man last night Wyo was an easy drive. Hit -15f from Park City to the sisters.
BEER...you need a BLOCKER CAR , I know where there is a $MOKIN CADDY V $TA$HED away in $torage....the tires might be a problem though ?
Wait till a trooper cites him for failing to dim...he'll need a tissue then! Just goes to the lack of professionalism from today's drivers!
What are Jake Brakes? Humm... Hey Google!! Why Jake Brakes?
If you want to know how a Jake Brake work. Go back to the video about going down Douglas Pass using the Jake Brake. To hear and see Mike telling us how he uses it. In comments. I wanted to know how Jake works and a couple of folks gave me the ins and outs about what it does engine wise.
@@Linda2- Thank you. I will.Going Down Douglas Pass Using the Jake Brake....cool.
I remember when I lived in Leadville years ago, I wonder how snowy is right now 👀🙇I miss there :(
It know body business what your hauling
@@jameslawrence262 your comment made no sense 🤷
Thankyou Mike
Inevitably, Coors Beer, right against the rockies in Golden, Colorado. Lived there, back in the 80's . . . right across the street from the visitors parking lot ! 🇺🇸
Well brother just be careful man be damn careful I used to haul Budweiser LOL
You are the boss of the snow roads.
Groups of vehicles are called platooning.
They are sheeple.
Man Mike just an old man here keep doing what you're doing sitting in the seat next to you enjoying every minute
Howdy, you there on the snowy road.
Mike your driving is Great!... It's the others you have to watch out for!. I learned my winter driving skills in Alaska... Enjoy the great videos. Me and my wife are living in Texas City Texas(Houston)...Stay Safe, and PEACE!
Love the high-beam trick. Wish I would have known that when I was driving.
AWESOME! A trucker who listens to Led Zeppelin! I would have to be careful listening to their music while driving down the road - would probably get nailed for speeding!
I hate driving in it. I’m from Wyoming.
Love your videos man. Reminds me of all the road trips we take (except the kids in the back for us). I was wondering what you are using to record your video and audio? We have tried recording while driving on road trips and always get bad reflections or won't stay focused. Maybe consider making a video of your setup :)
What's your take on the two massive car pileups that happened during the last 2 months? One was 60 cars/trucks and the other was 30 cars/trucks. One in VA and one in PA. Said there was heavy fog. Can you cover your recommendations in a future video? So when you're heavy you have good grip on ice. So I assume the other trucks were light and therefore were going much slower than you.
I have been assigned trucks where the lights are so dim they barely give off much light, Check this out, I was driving ag in farm country on the graveyard, the lights are pretty dim, just enough to make out the lines on the road, could not use high beams due to the opposite traffic. I got to my stop and switched trailers, then on the way back to home base after driving for over half an hour, I realized I now only had my parking lights on, my headlights were not even on and I did not even notice because the parking lights lit up the road the same amount as the headlights, And not a single person flashed their lights at the idiot in a big rig at night with only the amber lights on. God I felt like such a fucking Idiot, I was a rookie first season driver but still. One of our drivers missed a curve in the road due to the low light power and flipped the double trailers. Then other nights I might get a truck that had low beams that were really bright, I would get people and other trucks flashing me all night thinking I had high beams on.
Hi Mike: Great video, lots of snow, great driving, enjoyed the ride. No snow tires for the caddy yet? I guess those 30 cm’s let you jump out at a stop light? How will all the horse power handle the snow tires? Bet your anxious to see? See you next trip. Edward
Ima retired trucker from Canada you have the best vids fottrucking in US. Watch Juan Remple in the Canadian mountains best of both worlds !
I panic when the first flake falls!! I drive a 4x4 Chevy truck with sand in the back for weight and new tires and as soon as I slide I pull over and call my husband to come get me. I’m trying to at least act brave by watching you and listening to your instructions. I’m in Cincinnati. Thanks!
Everyone - do your slip test on a straight section!!
Love the caddy
Almost 22k subs! Whaaat🧨🚀!! Awesome Mike 👍✌️🇺🇸!!
Pulled doubles for UPS 39 years .Don’t Miss that weather at all. People ,stay off your brakes! Keep it pulling Brother
i really like the "Slow down, Move over" laws... it makes a lot of sense to give any and all vehicles on the side fo the road an entire lane of buffer zone for safety. Ron Pratt (tow operator i watch here in RUclips) mentions it often, and i totally agree with what he says about road safety, since he sees wreaks all the time. total respect to all truckers dealign with bad drivers and those taking up their space and safety zones. i especially hate seeing people literally half a car length behind trickers trailers... i mean, wow, thats insanity in any vehicle, but ive seen what happens to a vehicle when it rear ends a trailer at speed. like lots of trucks have printed on them, "if you cant see my mirrors, i cant see you" and as far as i am concerned im sticking with that and giving trucks as much room as possible. its the responsible thing to to eh.
Lucky you are not driving in Mexico roads.they would take that load from you.Beers.😎😎
Thanks Mike that was good ride along. I guess people well complain no matter what. Oh well you know what you’re doing peace!!!
Riding along in the night, with the cab all warm, snuggled into my coat with the fur collar I'm afraid I'd be dozing with the wipers hypnotizing me into sleep. And then a shot of Jack at the hotel and I'd be done.
Little hills.... 😄 So those are people who don't have any patience. Apparently, fear does not conquer impatience! Even though they are afraid to drive fast enough to pass, they still feel the need to tailgate.
Love ridin' shotgun with you, Mike! Keep the rubber side down and stay safe out there. Excellent vid!
You know when you are loaded heavy coming down Vail Seams like it takes for ever
That safe space likely should be termed a defensive space. It's your vehicle and you know how it performs. What you don't know is those around you. You have to be aware of what the vehicle in front of the vehicle you are following does and be vigilant all around you at all times.
Say you knew there was a blizzard for Vail Pass way beforehand and you are where the truck stops are. Do you wait it out or do you gung-ho it like this knowing that you will be facing active chain laws? Which is better in this scenario eb, wb, or neutral?
For a company truck that ole iron pulls pretty good with 78 gross.....i dont even like super singles in the rain....🤣
You are so right about people taking your safe space. They do it to each other in cars, truckers do it to cars, cars do it to truckers, cars do it to cars, motorcyclist to it to everyone. It is an irritation for sure and very frustrating when you are driving safely and some idiot comes along and figures you are leaving a nice big open space just for him/her. Especially when they are pulling an RV behind them. You are very wise in how you operate your vechicle.
I carry a flashlight for pointing back over my shoulder at the people following me with high beams, these new super bright LED headlights need to be illegal.
Most of what I see up in Michigan is that most people don't drive at all according to the conditions and you'll see them going like 80 down the highway, or they adjust to snow too much and they'll be going 25
I don't know about anybody else, but all your episodes are relaxing to me. Those bumps mean I70 needs maintenance!
Hey there Mike, my opinion is that 4 wheelers suddenly realize they are going faster than they were intending so then they hit there brakes. And also maybe they don’t know how to make there automatic transmission keep a steady speed. Thanks for sharing another great video!✌️
You know back in the day I've dropped off vail with our a Jake
It’s amazing how many other drivers out there cannot drive in bad weather or think they should give advice. Everything you said is true. Good driving.
Great visions you have good equipment from truck to the camera keep up the good work God bless and make Jesus your lord and savior
Another great ride. The sound of your voice is soothing too.
Hola!
I totally agree with you on people hitting their brakes on a snowy road! That is the absolute worse thing to do! It is crazy here in Colorado with all these out of state drivers who have no clue how to drive in the snow, or in the moutains in snow. Better to drive slow and steady in a small vehicle than keep hitting your brakes.
Hey Mike have you ever been caught in Tully fog in California
Awwwwww I miss seeing the Christmas lights and I think your a very good driver
How fast were you going?
Nevermind just heard while watching you were going 53 mph
I-90 N. Dacota -45F drive on ice like it was black top.
Do you ever make trips through Montana?
Yes.. it's been a couple of months but I do run it.. could be next week.. ☮️
@@ridingshotgun1251 Where abouts?
You are very correct...cars go in little herds. I try to stay between herds if I can.
Love your comparative definition of safe space, Mike. Keep it up!
Coors?
Those frost heaves are gonna shake up that beer!
California snow sounds a lot like Virginia snow. Slick!!!
BEST TRUCK DRIVER I KNOW BESIDES MY LATE FATHER
I'm so impressed with your driving.
Here in England we call warm snow SLUSH.
I heard if a truck blows a tire it will push your car off the road
Thank Mike For A Awesome Video Stay Safe
Where can we glee the t-shirts? Would love to have 2 or 3 of!
Do you have a Facebook page for your channel?