Living in Minnesota and for fifteen years commuting from a suburb to the city I am always amazed at how quickly some people forget how to drive in snow conditions. Some are new drivers, others simply never learn. One thing I do is to find a deserted stretch of road, get my car to about 20 mph, relax my grip, then hit the brakes-hard. This tells me how my car will react and alerts me to what I am doing.
Same here!! I have lived in the Midwest all of my life (63 years), and every single winter it never fails to boggle my mind how so many Midwesterners have forgotten over the summer how to drive in snowy conditions!! If I live to be 100, I will NEVER understand it!!! Arrrrgggg!! 🙄🙄
3 or 4 years ago I was up in MA in snowy conditions and all the cars and trucks that were wrecked or spun out or went off the road etc had either MA or CT plates on. I'm from TX of course and was driving a semi with trailer and drove thru just fine. But my thought was aren't these people who live up here supposed to be the ones staying on the roads and safely and setting the example. And it happens every winter.
@@thetexastrucker7934 I don't think folks who drive take the time to 'get the feel' of their car. The ride is so smooth and there are so many safety devices and entertainment features nowadays which can almost eliminate having to pay attention. I learned to drive in the late 60's in Indiana-even before steel belted radial tires.
YOU IOWA PEOPLE NEED TO TAKE IT REALLY GOOD AND SLOW DURING THE WINTER WEATHER DON'T BE IN SUCH IN A HURRY TAKE IT SLOW AND EASY ON WINTER WEATHER ROADS I GUESS I DROVE JUST SAYING FOR AN EXAMPLE, I WOULD STOP AND HELP SOMEBODY ELSE OUT AND GET THEM OUT OF THE DITCH ISN'T THAT GOOD NEIGHBORS OR FRIENDS DO ?
Don't blame all these drivers for going into the ditch, it is very hard to drive in the snow while texting, youtubing, facebooking, and paying zero attention.
I was driving a truck through Des Moines in that storm. Doesn’t make a difference if you are a good or bad driver, if you can’t tell where the road is ( I-35 ) in white out conditions any body could easily drive right off the road, it was really that bad !
And you probable hold a class A license. Regardless, you are a thinker driver. Believe me, it’s a huge NO NO when they try to mix driving with making videos. This videos even mention ‘not for a broadcast ‘ still DOT employee rising for a BIG TIME video. Wisconsin authority DOT is going to try to enter my truck again will be SHOT in face like intruder robbery suspect
@@bzdavid123 I’ve only lived in Michigan 6 years. I’m retired. Not a good snow driver. Makes me nervous. I always have enough food in the house to get me through.
Alot easier to park it and wait til the storm passes. Let the DOT clear the roads. I'm always amazed when I take off the next day the amount of cars and trucks in the ditch in the median.
It also makes it much faster for the DOT to clear the roads when people stay off the roads. First thing I always here when accidents happen and traffic stops is “where’s the plows”. They’re stuck in traffic just like you!
I passed thru there a few days ago when light ice was falling/not even enough to slide & it was pure chaos with wrecks everywhere from ankeny, ia to west des moines, ia in the des moines, ia metro area!! People in that metro area can't drive!! That "people of iowa drive well in the winter" thing is not true!!
Drove into DSM as things got nasty this morning, ran 40 miles south then back to Iowa City. Lot of idiots underdriving the conditions but shockingly very few accidents or people in the ditch. Not sure where you were looking at.
As a truck driver have a thousand of videos including burning vehicles and bad peoples actions. Never try to make dollar out of it. My job is to safely deliver your toilet paper and water. Consemreid on ROAD not your camera
@@raallen1468 You mean where the truck was barely moving... was signaling to make a lane change long before he approached the hazard and couldn't get in because of all of the rubber neckers? Wasn't even close to being close.
if they are given enough time to script and rehearse first....and don't forget to insert lots of phoney drama and danger and lastly to repeat every thing they do about 5 times so all this BS fits nicely in between all the commercials. The real money in that show is from the show itself and NOT from the recoveries.
The green tape signifies that the car has been cleared and there are no occupants. Helps LE so they don’t waste time stopping and checking the vehicle.
No, the ribbon is not required in personal vehicles in South Caroline. But, it is a good safety suggestion to have a roll of bright neon colored ribbon accessible, just in case. However, it may be a state requirement for those northern states that have snow storms often. We are lucky if we see 10 snowflakes a year in SC!! (Thank goodness!) Happy New Year to you as well, and I hope you and your family stay safe and protected from the covid virus!
I was born and raised in Wisconsin, moved to the Colorado Rockies and then to Alaska where I lived from Anchorage to Prudhoe Bay. I've never been in the ditch, had an accident, or even a moving violation. I lie a lot, like in this comment...
OMG is all those new drivers .... They forgot teach snow means stay at the truck stop and have coffee x a lot hours of rest instead of driving and costing the company money.......from ditch parking..... Better to be in a real parking lot anyday.
@@roxiefern 🤣 The "not very intelligent" ones are the drivers in the ditches.... I know how to drive in snow AND I know when to stay off the roads when you can't see past the "hood ornament".
It’s normal.this whether is a blessing. Two and the have months. Time for real man on the road with a load to deliver. Pussycats and DOT driver get out. Plow drivers needed , pickups stay away. Drink tea and stay in comfort n your house. Don’t bother truck driver.
It's going to take a generation for (some) white males to get over the trumpish attitude of hubris and domination...even truck drivers have been affected! Common sense, safety and watching out for others has to be the rule in winter white-out driving.
Here’s an idea state troopers start enforcing traffic laws!!!! Speeding, tailgating, not using turn signals or are they broken? Hanging out in the left lane. Racing semi’s to exit off.
💯Thanks to all the truckers & FYI-Its okay to delay instead of risking your lives!!! People need to learn more patience anyway...
Thank You my dear fellow
@@bzdavid123 ➡Patience saves lives!!!
Living in Minnesota and for fifteen years commuting from a suburb to the city I am always amazed at how quickly some people forget how to drive in snow conditions. Some are new drivers, others simply never learn. One thing I do is to find a deserted stretch of road, get my car to about 20 mph, relax my grip, then hit the brakes-hard. This tells me how my car will react and alerts me to what I am doing.
Same here!! I have lived in the Midwest all of my life (63 years), and every single winter it never fails to boggle my mind how so many Midwesterners have forgotten over the summer how to drive in snowy conditions!! If I live to be 100, I will NEVER understand it!!! Arrrrgggg!! 🙄🙄
As a kid, we would go to the deserted high school parking lot and try to get into skids, to learn how to steer out of them.
I live in pgh I know all about it
3 or 4 years ago I was up in MA in snowy conditions and all the cars and trucks that were wrecked or spun out or went off the road etc had either MA or CT plates on. I'm from TX of course and was driving a semi with trailer and drove thru just fine. But my thought was aren't these people who live up here supposed to be the ones staying on the roads and safely and setting the example. And it happens every winter.
@@thetexastrucker7934 I don't think folks who drive take the time to 'get the feel' of their car. The ride is so smooth and there are so many safety devices and entertainment features nowadays which can almost eliminate having to pay attention. I learned to drive in the late 60's in Indiana-even before steel belted radial tires.
Man I just go slow and stay warm and get there and not in the ditch. Brrrrrr🥶.
YOU IOWA PEOPLE NEED TO TAKE IT REALLY GOOD AND SLOW DURING THE WINTER WEATHER DON'T BE IN SUCH IN A HURRY TAKE IT SLOW AND EASY ON WINTER WEATHER ROADS I GUESS I DROVE JUST SAYING FOR AN EXAMPLE, I WOULD STOP AND HELP SOMEBODY ELSE OUT AND GET THEM OUT OF THE DITCH ISN'T THAT GOOD NEIGHBORS OR FRIENDS DO ?
WATCHING FROM BAYTOWN TEXAS STAY SAFE AND WELL EVERYONE LOVE THE SNOW 🌨️❄️
Don't blame all these drivers for going into the ditch, it is very hard to drive in the snow while texting, youtubing, facebooking, and paying zero attention.
I was driving a truck through Des Moines in that storm. Doesn’t make a difference if you are a good or bad driver, if you can’t tell where the road is ( I-35 ) in white out conditions any body could easily drive right off the road, it was really that bad !
Here's a clue......Stop Driving!!
If it's really that bad nobody should be on the road. Wait for conditions to improve.
Taking a brake my fellow trucker not worth it. In these conditions
I'd rather be sitting at the truck stop having a big cup of hot cocoa with the little marshmallows,,,
That's what I did. Back when I was driving my company didn't push us to drive in this kind of weather.
Amen
That brings back a.lot of memory
I’m from Des Moines....people drive waaaay too fast in bad weather...
People drive waaay too fast 24/7/365 in any location/weather.
This is why I stay home when it snows. (I’m retired and from California.)
And you probable hold a class A license. Regardless, you are a thinker driver. Believe me, it’s a huge NO NO when they try to mix driving with making videos. This videos even mention ‘not for a broadcast ‘ still DOT employee rising for a BIG TIME video. Wisconsin authority DOT is going to try to enter my truck again will be SHOT in face like intruder robbery suspect
Me to
@@bzdavid123 I’ve only lived in Michigan 6 years. I’m retired. Not a good snow driver. Makes me nervous. I always have enough food in the house to get me through.
Hey Rocky!! Hold my beer and watch this!!
Wow!! That's Crazy. People need to be more careful when their driving.
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What does the green tape on the cars and trucks mean ?
Alot easier to park it and wait til the storm passes. Let the DOT clear the roads. I'm always amazed when I take off the next day the amount of cars and trucks in the ditch in the median.
It also makes it much faster for the DOT to clear the roads when people stay off the roads.
First thing I always here when accidents happen and traffic stops is “where’s the plows”. They’re stuck in traffic just like you!
@@mattmoschkau84 The plows even hit the ditch seen that!
Lived here all my life, this was horrible to even get a couple blocks, it was a “hold on and pray day”
looks like a typical winter snow day in iowa
Is the colored tape to let other emergency personnel know the vehicles are no longer occupied?
On a good day if you are behind a truck and can’t see hie mirrors,you are too close . I don’t miss driving anymore !
I passed thru there a few days ago when light ice was falling/not even enough to slide & it was pure chaos with wrecks everywhere from ankeny, ia to west des moines, ia in the des moines, ia metro area!! People in that metro area can't drive!! That "people of iowa drive well in the winter" thing is not true!!
Drove into DSM as things got nasty this morning, ran 40 miles south then back to Iowa City. Lot of idiots underdriving the conditions but shockingly very few accidents or people in the ditch. Not sure where you were looking at.
Thanks for update and you are right about the driving.
As a truck driver have a thousand of videos including burning vehicles and bad peoples actions. Never try to make dollar out of it. My job is to safely deliver your toilet paper and water. Consemreid on ROAD not your camera
Where in the video did the trucker nearly hit a cop ?
At 0:10--0:16 Where the semi swings from the left lane to the right lane in front of the LSM driver.
@@raallen1468
You mean where the truck was barely moving... was signaling to make a lane change long before he approached the hazard and couldn't get in because of all of the rubber neckers?
Wasn't even close to being close.
What do the Green Lines mean ? 🤔.
If you absolutely have to be their,than slow down and get there
Better call jamie Davis towing they know how to get them truck's out the ditch
if they are given enough time to script and rehearse first....and don't forget to insert lots of phoney drama and danger and lastly to repeat every thing they do about 5 times so all this BS fits nicely in between all the commercials. The real money in that show is from the show itself and NOT from the recoveries.
He’s in Canada, eh?
It's one of the worst highway during winter times..chaos all day all nite!!
It's an interstate...runs 2900 miles...... you're a dipshit. Must be southern folk.
@@JS-uf3hc I-80 is over-loaded with too much traffic 24/7/365.
reminds me of OCTOBER trip north bound from indiianapolis on hwy 65 a few years ago during a snow storm
It's not worth rushing in it to get the load to receiver who will take his time unloading you than can sit on warehouse shelves.
Can someone tell me what does green band/tape is for, example 1:09
The green tape signifies that the car has been cleared and there are no occupants. Helps LE so they don’t waste time stopping and checking the vehicle.
@@coniyoung2122 Thank you. Is the tape obligatory equipment for citizens car? Happy New Year to you and your family, wish you all the best.
No, the ribbon is not required in personal vehicles in South Caroline. But, it is a good safety suggestion to have a roll of bright neon colored ribbon accessible, just in case. However, it may be a state requirement for those northern states that have snow storms often. We are lucky if we see 10 snowflakes a year in SC!! (Thank goodness!) Happy New Year to you as well, and I hope you and your family stay safe and protected from the covid virus!
Thats why you should have a radio in your truck. Plus be smart enough to use it.
I was born and raised in Wisconsin, moved to the Colorado Rockies and then to Alaska where I lived from Anchorage to Prudhoe Bay. I've never been in the ditch, had an accident, or even a moving violation. I lie a lot, like in this comment...
IRT?
Driven every kind of rig that's ever been made! Driven the backroads so I wouldn't get weighed!!
everybody is flying down the road
Good video
Idc what someone gonna say to me I’m not driving in that condition
Picturesque
poor lady or guy 3:10 ladies can be trucks drivers too
we havin snow right now in wisconsin i love the white snow my big brother he a truck driver too bc my grandpa was a truck driver
What other color of snow is there😂
extreme iceberg in america
Where was the truck that nearly hit a state trooper car? Otherwise good video, but a dislike for the click bait.
The freight drones are coming within 10 years 100 ton freighter drones will fill the sky's
Bad weather find out what your made of..... ain't for Sissy's
Thumbnail footage at 2:50
OMG is all those new drivers .... They forgot teach snow means stay at the truck stop and have coffee x a lot hours of rest instead of driving and costing the company money.......from ditch parking..... Better to be in a real parking lot anyday.
That trunk plenty of room you need glasses
If the semis aren't able to stay on the road, they need to close them down until the storm is over!
They just need to s-l-o-w down!
Very sad
God have mercy told congress
I've driven thru that BS for years not fun at all
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Drive faster kids! You may be able to go-o-o-o in the snow, it's the stopping that gets tricky.
You're not very intelligent with that comment.
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@@roxiefern 🤣 The "not very intelligent" ones are the drivers in the ditches....
I know how to drive in snow AND I know when to stay off the roads when you can't see past the "hood ornament".
😲❗
Ok
Your idea of "nearly" missing is a sad attempt at getting a social media presence. Go back to your normal job.
Slow down.
Nice 😏🥶😍
Roads should be closed, impossible for semis to drive on this weather....,God bless all Truck drivers....
Slow down
It’s normal.this whether is a blessing. Two and the have months. Time for real man on the road with a load to deliver. Pussycats and DOT driver get out. Plow drivers needed , pickups stay away. Drink tea and stay in comfort n your house. Don’t bother truck driver.
Incoherent ramblings.
It's going to take a generation for (some) white males to get over the trumpish attitude of hubris and domination...even truck drivers have been affected! Common sense, safety and watching out for others has to be the rule in winter white-out driving.
Click bait.
This is why I drive below I 20
Dont care.
Here’s an idea state troopers start enforcing traffic laws!!!! Speeding, tailgating, not using turn signals or are they broken? Hanging out in the left lane. Racing semi’s to exit off.
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Trucker was slowed and over with plenty of room. Maybe shouldn't have been in the left lane but managed just fine.
CLICK BAIT