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10printman t1_iwao40a wrote

Reply to comment by ElderberrySingle2833 in Moving Soon from Alabama any advice? by ElderberrySingle2833

Get an ice scrapper and a snow shovel you can keep in the car. Drive SLOW on ice and snow. If you start to slide don't hit the brakes if you can help it or use the brakes very lightly if you have to. Always point the tires in the direction you want to go (people tend to over correct when they lose traction). In general Mainers are friendly, kind and helpful. Welcome to Maine and I truly hope you enjoy it here!

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ElderberrySingle2833 OP t1_iwapdob wrote

Thank you so much

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Hefty_Musician2402 t1_iwb48l7 wrote

Also slow down for turns. If it’s slick out, you might turn your wheel to make a 90 degree right-hand turn onto a side road, only to find that you’re only making a 45 degree turn because your wheels aren’t gripping and you have inertia moving straight. This can lead to you accidentally cross into the oncoming lane.

Be careful at stop signs as the snowbanks will block your view. You may need to stop, then creep slowly forward until you can see if you’re clear to go.

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AdviceMoist6152 t1_iwbe4aa wrote

I was taught as a kid, in winter pretend you have a full glass of water on your dashboard, and drive like you can’t spill a single drop. So soft and slow turns, braking in advance, very gentle acceleration and deceleration etc. Maintain your speed to get up hills.

I recommend winter tires for sure. Some people uses all seasons but I am in a rural area and plowing is sometimes spotty.

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IamSauerKraut t1_iwcu6e1 wrote

So, if you've changed all your fluids, did you change from Southern Comfort to Fireball Whiskey?

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