Wow look @ this huge pile up on I-94 in Michigan!! https://www.youtube.com/v/W9fI5M6_XVk More info if ya wanna read up on it: http://www.freep.com/story/news/2015/01/09/21500281
Yup. Speed is ALWAYS the problem. The San Joaquin valley gets those pileups after crops close to I-5 are plowed under loosening the soil, only it's the wind blowing there. Kicks up to zero visibility.
Well, people think they can drive at 60 - 80 MPH in the snow and ice..... And look at those idiot truckers! Professionals? Don't they know how long it takes to stop a frigging loaded semi...and on snow and ice yet!!!!
I can't see the vid but I must say a 150 car pile-up has to be some kind of record, right? I noticed that people that call themselves "able to drive in the snow and ice" around here are often are the very ones that wind up stuck and in wrecks. That being said, I really do feel for the people out there traveling to work because they HAVE to, or lose their jobs. When driving to/from work can endanger one's life, there should be laws that render the employer unable to fire you, or similar. Down here, they want to talk that smack, or they tend to imply that you HAVE TO COME TO WORK. Its as I told them last year, and it looks like they will get to hear it again this year...I'm glad to ride with someone mature that Won't Kill Me On The Ride, that is going to come and pick me up and take me home, but (and I told them this, I promise ) hear this and hear it well...I WILL NOT DRIVE as long as there is snow and ice on the roads. period. I know my limitations, and I will not risk my car, nor my life, NOR even other's lives for a job that doesn't even pay me $8/hr and I have no benefits. Those truckers really should know better, and no doubt do. honestly. no excuse for stupid shit like that.
I realize there are lots of states...probably the majority...that have to deal with weather a lot more severe than what I in SC have to see. I can't imagine living in a place such as you describe, even though I'm not all that fond of hot weather. I know this...around here there are more wrecks than you can imagine during what I realize is a small snow, as compared to what other places see. So, realistically speaking, I know I could not and will not live in a place like that. My very good friend that lives in Oregon is convinced she could make me feel differently. lol not happening
Lynn In Ohio we have snow emergency levels: Snow Emergency Classifications LEVEL 1: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be icy. Motorists are urged to drive very cautiously. LEVEL 2: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be very icy. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roads. Contact your employer to see if you should report to work. Motorists should use extreme caution. LEVEL 3: All roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel. No one should be driving during these conditions unless it is absolutely necessary to travel or a personal emergency exists. All employees should contact their employer to see if they should report to work. Those traveling on the roads may subject themselves to arrest. The last 20 years I was working I walked to work and so I only missed a couple days due to snow and ice. Most people just called in sick. It is not like we were doing brain surgery. It is not worth the risk to possibly lose your life. Does your state have snow emergency classifications?
Yesterday's news said the total number of vehicles was 193. It is amazing that only one person died. It must have been surreal when the fireworks started going off a couple hours after the initial crash.
