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hereticvert t1_j8ruj1r wrote

Reply to comment by Tchukachinchina in Only in VT does the propane guy deliver on this like it’s nothing. by OldVTGuy

You're not getting a clear road on dirt in VT in winter. Trying to do that is just a futile endeavor. I've learned to dress my car for the weather (to strain the metaphor): studded tires, AWD car. It comes with the territory (literally).

This is the tradeoff. If you want paved roads clear of ice, move to a city. The dirt road and the weather just DGAF.

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Tchukachinchina t1_j8se0fk wrote

I only said something because I live on a dirt road and have a very long dirt driveway. I’ve the years I’ve learned that if my driveway starts to look like the picture, all it takes is a dusting of snow to turn it into a nightmare. A little bit of sand will rough up the surface enough that there’s still traction available.

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hereticvert t1_j8sqtpl wrote

Oh, totally agreed. Having the sand truck is part of the deal. On our town's roads (mostly gravel), the crews do a great job and I have total confidence that they're on it.

In your own driveway, you need that sand, too.

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