Driving in Snow and Ice Part 1 - Preparation

[@DrLanky]

right when it started snowing in my town this legend posts a video

[@liambutler612]

I live in Denmark, but am originally from the UK. My girlfriend and I decided to visit my family for Christmas. We really wanted our dog to come with us, but he’s not allowed on planes. I wasn’t a confident driver, and was terrified by the prospect of driving us all there. But thanks to your videos I’ve just completed a trip of 700 miles each way, plus a ferry ride (Copenhagen > Rotterdam > Hull). Despite torrential rain on the way there and heavy snow on the way back, we made it home safe and sound. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and for helping me to become a better, safer driver.

[@ConquerDriving]

Wow, that's really kind and generous! It's great to hear the videos helped you. I hope you enjoyed your time in England. Thank you for watching.

[@Juhuuu]

For clearing snow, the best thing to use is a snow brush specifically designed for cars. Search for "car snow brush". They are common here but may be a bit of a specialty in places that don't get a lot of snow. They should have an ice scraper on the other end as well to clear the windows. We keep one in both cars plus one on the porch. That way we don't need to get our hands wet when leaving home.

[@ConquerDriving]

That's a good idea, if it snowed often I'd probably get one.

[@azadpreetsingh734]

Always love the socks choice!!

[@wesfields9322]

So easy to listen to your lecture, very calming and care in your tone.

[@SilentWrath123]

One tip I would add, if you have alloy wheels remove any snow that has piled up inside the wheel. Any snow in the wheels will make them unbalanced and on highway speeds your car would vibrate very intensely (which is annoying and will quicken the wear of your car).

[@trick700]

Good tip, thanks

[@Soul73x]

First car well suv in December, thank god for your videos as it will be my first time driving a car in the snow

[@t.b.2022]

Very useful for us who has been living in subtropical areas all along and now moved to the UK👍👍

[@snowvale8815]

Tomorrow i have my test and drive, and here is plenty of snow! So very useful. Thank you!

[@commuterbranchline8132]

If you drive for a living, I’d definitely consider at least Crosscliamate tyres for winter or for temperatures below 7 degrees. A used set of VW fitment wheels would be very affordable and putting winter boots on those ready for use when required would provide peace of mind when dealing with winter conditions.

[@Sython6]

I find if you press the accelerator down really hard and swing the steering wheel from side to side, it can be really fun.

[@stonewesson]

Thanks I’ve tried out this method and now I’m typing this from the hospital bed. Some of the best pills I’ve ever gotten. Cheers!

[@Nooziterp1]

Oh yeah. Great fun till you lose control and crash.

[@Sython6]

@@Nooziterp1 your problem is your not braking hard enough on the ice. You need to really ram your foot down on the pedal at the last minute.

[@Improvise55]

Also for ice, AutoGlym (I understand it’s a UK firm, I know Ha Ha Brexit) sells a fantastic De-ICER that’s quite popular where I live (Finland). That stuff goes for like € 5,99 a bottle and easily lasts a winter (or may be even two depending on how much you use it). I just spray it generously on ice, wait for like a minute and use the snow brush or squeegee to get it all off.

[@Nxck2440]

Starting intensive lessons in snow tomorrow. This will be helpful thanks

[@abbiearmstrong3659]

Watching this to give myself some quick little reminders as I’ve got my driving test today in expected snow. I have had a fair bit of experience driving in snow but like to be sure

[@hamsterama]

I case it's not covered in your follow-up video, please do a video where you describe how to recover from a slide in manual car. One of the scariest things that can happen in winter is when you're driving along, there's snow and ice on the ground, and then your car starts sliding, and you can no longer control it. I recently witnessed an accident where someone tried to slow down for a red light, hit a patch of ice, slid into the intersection, and hit a car. Now, unlike that guy I witnessed, I know how to get back control when an automatic transmission car starts to slide on ice or hard-packed snow. However, I have no clue what to do in a manual car.

[@ConquerDriving]

It's the same in a manual. My driving in rain video explains understeer and over steer but it's hard (illegal) to demonstrate this on the road.

[@hamsterama]

@@ConquerDriving Thank you! I'll watch that video!

[@TheConsettcowboy]

If the snow is loose and not compacted if you have one use a leaf blower works a treat. For icy windows use either a kettle of tepid not hot water or fill a zip lock bag with warm water and rub the warm bag on the windows to melt the ice.

[@callumd6499]

I remember skipping this video as I start learning in May and test was in September. Now here I am, start of December trying to pick up safety tips as I've never driven in ice lol

[@melgrant7404]

I try to avoid driving in snow if at all possible

[@davidebacchi9030]

I’d say that the de-frost knob is there for a reason, clean the roof, enter the car and switch on engine and de-frosting. Also using the “proper” (the bigger one) knob automatically turns on the AC and often also the rear and mirror de-frosting. On manual just air towards windshield, ac on, full blast fan and crank to maximum heat.

[@artemkatelnytskyi]

This was very insightful! I am very excited for the second part!

[@Dalitso]

You're a legend for this 🔥

[@andreaspanayides8266]

First person to watch this what a honour

[@BlatentlyFakeName]

My trick is a bottle of room temperature water. De-ices the windows in seconds, just let the car run for a few mins first so it doesn't just re-freeze :D

[@phill80]

I would say the point you made at 9:33 isn’t good winter advice but the reverse is. If you back into your spot, you get the advantages of A) having better visibility for when you drive off in snow and B) it’s much easier to jump start your car if you get a flat battery, with you car pointing towards the road, rather than away from it.

[@noahsmum5041]

Number one like always, bless you ! 🤲

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you.

[@sythesounds9126]

I'm just eating a cornetto ice cream while watching.

[@bryanguegan4006]

You don't need that sugar though.

[@MrCalz86]

Lol lucky u

[@VSTV1993]

That explains why my dad used to part right next to the house on the drive

[@Jamesdanielfitness]

Fantastic Richard! Nice to have snow for once (it snowed here in Swansea couple of weeks ago)

[@Itsme-vo4fx]

Yes, winter tires are expensive. However, not as much as you think because, while you are driving with your winter tires, you are not driving with your summer tires. Therefore, your summer tires will last longer and you will not need to replace them as fast as if you were always driving with them. Just think about it this way, two sets of tires (winter/summer) will last longer than only one set of tires.

[@ConquerDriving]

I would definitely have winter tyres, but I don't have anywhere to put a spare set and my household has 3 cars. That's 12 wheels.

Who still don't know what to do when it snows?? Just start your vehicule in advance to warm it up, then scratch the ice delicately and you're done! Drive slowly, that's it!

[@stephenotoo6252]

First to comment 😁. Keep on the good job 👍🏾

[@kurodesuuuu]

Wow,I hope you make how to drive on snowy hills

[@ConquerDriving]

Coming up.

[@eurosonly]

My sister used the windscreen wipers when they were frozen once like this and they got torn from their handles. The ice will also permanently scratch your window. Just don't use the wipers at all.

[@Maha-qp5ky]

Is it easier to pass driving test during snow season?

[@bennybenjy1349]

'it rained' was the right choice I think.

[@waynekerrr9027]

Please do a video on driving in snow and ice in a EV automatic, with no manual gear shifter or paddles

[@TheRoadWarrior96]

Black bag on the end of a broom works well

[@Arcangeline]

Do you have any videos on what to do if you hit black ice or unexpected ice on a non-snowy day?

[@zloychechen5150]

In terms of winter tyres, don't get shitty ones. Nokian (including Nordman), Pirelli, Michelin, BFG, Yokohama, to name a few, are examples of ones that know what they're doing. If you're in western Europe, studs are likely banned, so you want a good unstudded tyre if your vehicle is not awd (studs even things out massively, as does awd). In terms of stopping, shitty winter tyres are mostly ok, but in terms of setting off, especially on an icy incline, they do make a difference. Don't be cheap, or you'll learn the hard way not to have been cheap.

[@janhansen554]

Good tip on warm dressing. I bought a 35 euro suit who will keep me warm in me all winter. Going so far to have water in your car is frankly stupid. You are demanded by law to help people with trouble, if their life is in danger.

[@hasocoto6596]

My teacher 👍

[@Nooziterp1]

I never realised using wipers on anything but water could damage them. Up to now I have sprayed de-icer on the windscreen then switched on the wipers to clear the ice. Now I won't. I will use a scraper.

[@lanaershaid8603]

You need to make a video about fitting chains to the tyres

[@jack8356]

Yeah i always sometimes use ac with heat too bc it sometimes works a lot better with it too

[@Undisputed_King]

How does that even work? Doesn't make sense

[@trick700]

Great advice 😅

[@20120624cia]

very informative, thanks!

[@eurosonly]

Bonus point: leaving the snow on the roof of the car keeps the tail gaters at bay.

[@lis05h]

Tysm for these videos you are really great. P.S. wish you were my instructor😉

[@dr.mohammadsahilansari6805]

Love ur videos

[@dylanjoy4413]

Watching from norwich covered in snow

[@scottwhitley3392]

Always find it cute when it snows in southern England and the place goes into meltdown 😂, I live in Ballater Aberdeenshire and we’ve had snow on the ground since November pretty much, Breamar along the road got 80cm in one night 😂

[@conorf8091]

Is firing it up and running on idle with heaters and letting heat do it’s work worth while ? Front and rear heated screen won’t take long

[@ConquerDriving]

It can take a while if you don't have a heated front windscreen.

[@conorf8091]

@@ConquerDriving I’m lucky enough to have front and rear heated , had fun trying it this morning. Also made sure to keep in my mind the tips from this video , very helpful thank you

[@i0am0random]

I live in East Anglia too

[@Channel99989]

"Winter tyres are option in snow". That is like saying,if you have broken something, you could go to see doctor. 😂

[@Sea-Jay-Jay]

One part of preparation I wasn't expecting yesterday morning was a frozen handbrake! The only thing that seemed to work to defrost it was time... Funnily enough, at the end of the day it had refroze. Though luckily once I got to work I parked in gear with the handbrake off, so I wasn't stuck at the office all night.

[@shielanirmala]

Can you do driving in Foggy & Misty condition?

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you for the suggestion, I may do if I'm given the opportunity by the weather.

[@shielanirmala]

@@ConquerDriving in the mornings, m40 towards Oxford Birmingham is super misty . Thank you for all your videos. It's been a great help for me considering 🤗

[@michaelmutanimiye8073]

How do I park an SUV which is very long, forward into a parking bay from a 90° angle, please give me advice

[@ConquerDriving]

This video may help you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJWvknZ3rttre8k

[@lesa1378]

Got my test due Friday morning! Heavy snow warnings 😭😭😭

[@ConquerDriving]

If it snows then it will likely be cancelled. Good luck if it goes ahead.

[@swilleh_]

interesting how in uk they would cancel the test, but in other eu countries they won't so you could learn how to drive in winter

[@khalidalsadiq7674]

Driving in snow plan your journey plenty of time

[@ConquerDriving]

Yes, it takes longer.

[@kablamoo101]

Lol you saw the oppourtunity for a video like this

[@ConquerDriving]

Yes, I made it a priority to get it done as I may not get another chance for a while.

[@naimamanzoor5412]

👍

[@Juice-jx1pr]

Always keep your equipment in the backseat

[@ConquerDriving]

I'm far too much of a clean freak for that. Also, things on the back seat can hit you in a crash.

[@jasminecara8317]

So it snowed

[@patrykrog8121]

Isnt the reason you drive in snow because its fun? I just wouldnt go on motorways and in the cities but other than that it would be fun.

[@ConquerDriving]

It's certainly fun off road.

[@Eclipse-cb5fr]

I hate snow

[@bryanguegan4006]

Same but whenever I drive.

[@darkkrimson_7270]

Anyone else break their Window wiper motors from using them whilst frozen

[@ConquerDriving]

Not heard of anyone breaking the motor. I just bent the arm a tiny bit when the windscreen was covered in snow.

[@gamesmaster1060]

Buying winter tyres in the UK -_- you can tell how middle class this guy is

[@ConquerDriving]

I've actually never bought winter tyres.

[@dagmaradabrowska9537]

😙♥️

[@aboutcars8856]

Sadly no UFO :(

[@ConquerDriving]

😂

[@justindowling76]

'ere Rich, I fancy getting myself some of those Bosch wipers you recommend, can you do a vid on how to properly replace 'em or is it a case of c'monnnnnn that's waaaaayyy too easy, do it yourself ya lazy bum?

[@ConquerDriving]

😂 They're all fairly straight forward but there are different systems. Have a look at yours and you may see what you need to do, you may need to wiggle and be tough thought as they rarely come off easily. I like to wear thin cloth nitrile coated gloves for such jobs so I don't hurt my hands.

[@alsmith5526]

All I heard was scrub snow off and blah, blah. Did he say anything with any value?

[@maryw3989]

This has nothing to do with driving in the snow and ice. Don't waste your time