Reddit to Boston Drivers: ‘Don’t Drive Like a ****’
Snow is expected to hit Massachusetts this evening, dropping in just as virtually everyone in the state tries to leave for Thanksgiving. A Reddit user has started a PSA thread of sorts, reminding people to drive safely in the snow.
Reddit user, pbs094, started the thread called “Snow is Coming. Don’t drive like a dick.’’ The user started the thread by posting:
“Just a friendly reminder to drive safely in the snow. Your AWD Subaru or F150 with studded tires doesn’t make you invincible. Leave extra space between you and the car in front of you. Instead of speeding up to make a yellow light, slow down! Don’t floor it to turn left when the light turns green. I know it’s only a few inches of snow, but be safe out there!’’
Reddit users have now taken to posting their snow day pet peeves in response.
Notmyrealname posted a little rhyme:
“ Snow on your hood. Can’t be good.’’
gordon-shumway-alf used the opportunity to reference Tom Magliozzi, longtime host of NPR’s “Car Talk,’’ who passed away in early November:
“AND DON’’T DRIVE LIKE MY BROTHER’’
GoWithItGirl noted the dangers faced by pedestrians wearing protective clothing that impedes their vision:
“Please also be extra careful to look out for pedestrians. It’s cold and we want to get where we’re going quickly and sometimes we’re so bundled up that we don’t have a full range of motion/vision.’’
VictorHugosBaseball had some advice on how to outfit a car for the winter season:
“Snow/winter don’t do a whloe lot for ice. If you regularly drive on ice (which you won’t find within 30 minutes of Boston, most of the time, because roads are so well treated), you should be using studded tires during the part of the season they’re allowed.’’
fatnoah loves the challenge:
“ Proper tires can help, but the real key is to get to know your car, whatever it’s configuration. Once you know what your car can and can’t do in the snow, you’ll be a master. You’ll realize that AWD won’t help you stop, but you will learn how far you’ll need, how to accelerate your way to a better trajectory, etc. Personally, I love driving in the snow and do so at any opportunity. I know exactly how my car (with performance tires) will perform.’’
And for all you slow drivers out there, baked_potato has some advice:
“Also to slower less experienced drivers, don’t be afraid to pull off to the side and let others pass.’’
Be careful out there. And remember, Boston drivers have a reputation to protect.
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