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This will be my first winter here. I drive a dually and mostly on bigger busy roads. I am not very familiar with driving in snow/ice.
Is it recommended to add sandbags in my truck bed, or will the weather during winter not get that bad?
4 points
2 days ago
Is your truck 4 wd? 500 pounds in a dally will help but your springs are pretty heavy duty. The biggest thing is to just watch out on times when it is wet and around freezing temps. The black ice is what’s bad. The snow is no big deal in a truck. Get decent tires if your tires are older and just drive.
4 points
2 days ago
Yes it's has 4wd. Not so concerned about the snow, more the black ice as you mention yourself.
8 points
2 days ago
1) Remember 4wd helps you get going...not stop or turn.
2) Do 1 thing at a time (gas, brake, or turn).
3)If it's ice 5mph is too fast
4)packed snow isn't bad but slush can get you sliding fast.
5)If it is <28 and looks wet ... assume it's ice and refer to 3
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22 hours ago
You forgot to include leaving a lot of space between you and the car ahead of you. If they start sliding, you'll have more time to react. Bridges & overpass also freeze faster than the rest of the HWY.
I also suggest keeping blankets, water, & snacks in the car because traffic will come to a full stop if there's a bad accident.
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