Re: Winter Test

[Paul Hunt <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>]

ROBERT G. HOWARD wrote:
> ... There's no trick to driving in snow,
> just try to drive as if you have a raw egg between your foot and the
> brake & gas pedals.  Smoooooth is the way.  Narrow tires help--remember
> VW beetles?

Too right.  My son was used to driving a Metro/Rover 100 with skinny tires.  
Got 
into my 16v Calibra and got a shock the first time he tried to turn or brake in 
the snow.  The tyres act just like skis.  ABS is crap for stopping, too.

PaulH