Ice and Snow
Photograph ©2020 by Brian Cohen.

Photographs of Why Being Careful Driving in Ice and Snow is Important

Winter has not yet arrived in the northern hemisphere; yet some areas have already experienced ice, snow, and bitter cold air — which likely means vehicular accidents and incidents as a result of the potentially dangerous conditions for driving in treacherous conditions.

Photographs of Why Being Careful Driving in Ice and Snow is Important

Ice and Snow
Photograph ©2020 by Brian Cohen.

Even a mere inch of snow can wreak havoc. You can have a 4×4 vehicle equipped with the best tires and anti-lock brakes — and while that would be better than driving a typical car in icy or snowy conditions, it is still not completely impervious to losing control on frozen pavement or asphalt.

Ice and Snow
Photograph ©2020 by Brian Cohen.

For example, the driver of this Honda Accord definitely was not having a good day near the Shafer Canyon Viewpoint Trail in Canyonlands National Park in Utah.

Ice and Snow
Photograph ©2020 by Brian Cohen.

The driver apparently skidded off of the icy road when attempting to turn left onto a road towards an area for cars to park and wound up off of the road, with the front wheels entrenched in the loamy soil — and that car was not there earlier in the morning. The orange pylon was likely placed in the road by a ranger or some other official of the national park to alert other drivers of the incident — and the conditions which caused it — and to slow down.

Ice and Snow
Photograph ©2020 by Brian Cohen.

Damage to the exterior of the car is obvious; but the extent of what may have happened to the undercarriage of the car may not be completely known until it has been inspected by a reputable mechanic.

Summary

Ice and Snow
Photograph ©2020 by Brian Cohen.

Driving safely and cautiously is paramount in winter weather — especially as the coefficient of friction is lowered on ice or snow, which renders it to become more slippery as more traffic travels over it.

Whether you rent a car or use your own personal vehicle, please be careful when driving during the winter season so that you do not wind up in a ditch or on rocks.

All photographs ©2020 by Brian Cohen.

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