The winter thus far here in Ontario, Canada, has been a truly Canadian one in terms of how much snow has fallen. I love snow for the most part, and it looks beautiful when it’s freshly fallen, blanketing everything outdoors with a whimsical sort of sheen. I don’t love it when it turns to ice and life becomes a skating rink, but there isn’t a whole lot I can do to control the weather.
With a lot of snow comes shitty driving conditions. I have a pickup truck with four-wheel drive, therefore I am usually well-equipped for transportation even if there is a mountain of snow on the ground. Growing up and working on a farm, I’ve also been taught how to drive adequately in poor conditions, in addition to knowing when it is best to simply stay home.
I might get some people riled up by saying the following, but someone has to; if you’re not comfortable driving in adverse weather conditions, then don’t. Stay home if you can, and if it is a dire situation or an emergency, try to find someone who is willing and confident to transport you if necessary, and yes, I realize that is far easier said than done. However, if you’re one of these people who decides to brave the conditions, only to drive 50km under the speed limit, hold up ample traffic and make matters worse for everyone else on the roads, check yourself and acknowledge that you arguably should not be out driving. It’s selfish, unnecessary, and a great way to cause an accident for someone else.
I might sound like a tremendous bitch saying that, but it’s the truth. If you’re unsure about driving in adverse conditions, which, by the way, is absolutely okay, do yourself and all other drivers a favour and stay home. It can probably wait one more day.
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