Icy Road MADNESS 5: The Most Dramatic Car & Truck Spins, Slides, Bumps and Close Calls

[@stormhighwaycom]

Thank you all for your continued viewership and support over the years! Stay tuned to this channel for new clips from the upcoming 2024-2025 winter season! Frequently Asked Questions: Did you shoot all of these clips? Yes, I personally shot every video on my channel on-the-scene with my own camera equipment (4K video cameras, drones and dashcams). Where is Icy Road Madness 4? Are some of these clips posted previously? You might have already seen some of these clips in the 4th part of the Icy Road Madness series. This is because it has been increasingly difficult to satisfy KZbin’s algorithm. For an unknown reason, KZbin stopped showing Part 4 to viewers shortly after it was uploaded, after only a few thousand views. So, I was forced to delete Part 4. Part 5 contains the clips from Part 4 along with new captures from the 2023-2024 winter season. KZbin’s algorithm has been very unpredictable and tends to favor compilations, while only showing individual videos to very few users. Many times I need to delete the individual videos and repost the clips in longer compilations - otherwise KZbin just stops showing the channel’s videos altogether.

[@johnnybravo2769]

Thank you for your hard work on these fantastic videos!

[@nancytestani1470]

That is just crazy.

[@johnanderson3405]

A few of those semi drivers showed off some amazing driving skills. 😮

[@Craft-oh7uv]

Yes 👍

[@58sportsuburban]

The amount of people that don’t understand, if your wheels aren’t spinning, your steering does nothing, is astonishing.

[@zakelwe]

Depends which wheels are not spinning! Ie handbrake turn....

[@drats1279]

If your wheels are spinning but traction or friction is lost due to water or ice, your steering does nothing for you.

[@coop6951]

So should they just sit there and stick their heads out the window and watch their Tires until steering becomes effective again? 😂

[@kennethkirkham2471]

@@coop6951 If you don't know if your tires are spinning or not you should not be driving in winter conditions.

[@adrianthorneycroft6702]

@@drats1279 Yeah, I'd wager a lot of it is just the gut reaction rather than genuinely thinking it's going to do something, because for 90% of the year, it will do something and it'll take a good amount of training to truly overcome that reaction (I.E Not instantly doing it before your brain kicks in) But being an armchair critic is gets upvotes so 🤷‍♂

[@angelalauria8397]

It’s amazing how many people see cars off the road and still proceed at a normal speed without slowing down.

[@IamAudiHere]

Not only that, when they save the car they just sit there in the middle of the road. I'm like, MOOOVE!

[@derekjohn4412]

I noticed that too even though cars are spinning around and the roads are icy they are still maintaining high speed. One word for them MORONS

[@lorrainenovelle-ph1ke]

Also, a few, but some appear to be doing the right thi g. Hazard lights on and going slow.

[@DavidGolden-b7p]

Exactly n rule of thumb if traffic is going slower slow down

[@wearethelandrovers9014]

One thing has NOT changed in the 60 years I have been driving. There are a lot of drivers who refuse to understand "driving too fast for conditions."

[@zzoinks]

Is that because there's no regular driver training or testing so people will just forget what they read after decades of driving until they're taught it in a very unpleasant way?

[@nancytestani1470]

Absolutely.

[@xxmatsuomixx7304]

Theryre those who don’t understand and then they’re those who don’t care

[@illusorytrutheffect]

@@zzoinksno it’s more so just a human with not much going on up there in the 🧠😂

[@VezonTheInsane]

What HAS changed is that there are even MORE bad drivers than there used to be these days.

[@talon1313]

Thank You, for posting the video and not putting stupid commentary or bad music in it. Greatly appreciated.

[@geedubb-q1u]

Correct👍👍

[@mrrob7531]

At 2:47 that was the best driving I have ever seen! Well done my friend.

[@Libertad59]

Yes sir!

[@bmprose]

I drove Semi. holy cow that looked terrifying, I was freaking out just watching that

[@xmax8493]

It was the longest 25 sec of his life. But great job!

[@j.thomas7128]

2:26 Brilliant save. That's certainly not a Swift driver.

[@Mr.Moe...]

That was for sure the most talent in this video!!

[@JeffreySmith7777]

Or Great Western

[@HannibalLecter-hi4hh]

I was going to comment on that one too ... that truck driver was amazing!! .. Didn't hit a thing!!!

[@0HOON0]

Two thoughts while watching this: 1) Stability control saves lives. 2) Stability control can't save you if you point the wheels in the wrong direction.

[@Arturro671]

You mean stability control or ABS? If I had to choose one of those two in snow I would always go for ABS.

[@ml11ML]

@@Arturro671 It works by using the ABS systems hardware, you can't have it without having ABS first.

[@gustav-no8rz]

Traction control will not save you from driving way too fast for conditions on the road. Tech does not overcome stupidity.

[@michaeltutty1540]

Tech also does not suddenly give tires more grip. I drive a 21 year old Toyota Corolla that I bought in December for $2,700. The first thing I did was buy a set of Nokian Haakappilliitta R5 winter tires. $900 worth of tires may be overkill, but I have grip no matter what.

[@billeldon]

Neither can help you if you lock up all four…

[@SueBobChicVid]

At the start of every winter driving season, every driver should be made to watch videos like this one.

[@Δίκαιος-ο8ψ]

Κοιτάξτε τους οδηγούς νταλίκας.οι καλύτεροι οδηγοί όλων των εποχών κάτω από αντίξοες συνθήκες και με πολλούς τόνους φορτωμένοι πάνω σε πάγο.respect! Σεβασμος λοιπόν.

[@megatronn194]

Summer tires. Summer tires everywhere.

[@richardswann5300]

Stupid drivers everywhere who don't have the sense to slow down !

[@scoobysean555]

Why did I say this in woody's voice in my head 😂

[@TacoCity291]

Reminds me now to switch to my winters before it hits lol

[@Abdul09277]

Is it really have that much affect? ( winter tiers) I mean is it depends on the car traction control and stability control systems or it’s just the summer tiers , I’m a Accord 2017 owner and thankfully didn’t face that kind of slippery roads

[@Inferiis]

not necessarily, but in some cases likely. Most of the shots are on an overpass, which freezes over very quickly and can catch people off guard

[@joycelebaron2582]

2:45 That truck driver may have been going too fast, but once he got up there he threaded the needle through that stopped traffic like a champ!

[@billeldon]

The day I sold my snow blower and left South Bend, IN for Long Beach, CA was a happy one. I spent years handling claims driving all over northern IN in the winter in little front drive cars and never had a problem but was in fear of my life from idiots driving 65-70 mph in a blinding snow storm on I-80 because they apparently thought AWD and ABS would save them.

[@Asmodeus6679]

Yea that's how they do in Texas too nowadays. Tldr don't move to Texas. When a tornado touches down in front of everyone, or when a thunderstorm starts dumping down so much rain, as soon as it starts raining people go from 90mph in a 55 to 120mph in a 55. It's like that scene in star wars with the pod race, when rain starts hitting your windshield the road starts to roar with people in their 2024 dodge goliaths accelerating to 120 to 140mph. There's crosses all over the roads out here because of all of the death.

[@ShanaraS-luv1]

Abs worst thing ever invented for Canadian winters.

[@JustMoi7882]

The truck driver in the left lane at 2:28 to 2:52 deserves a prize. He is a legend of a driver!!

[@randym119]

6:06 CRV driver definitely went home and changed their pants after that

[@Great_America]

The reason why I have snow and ice rated winter tires. Worth every penny.

[@md-ln4fp]

Snowed near Banff, Canada last week, and Pike's Peak got a dusting last night. Yes, gearing up for all the craziness from the ice and snow for the 24/25 season. Thanks Dan

[@JohnCappel-bt9mx]

Gearing up for another warm winter man we haven't had a winter since the 70s get out of here

[@mrbig4514]

Who cares!

[@greybone777]

In eastern Washington we loved to tune into Seattle news when it snowed just to watch people like this.

[@antonsynookiy9945]

They go crazy at Snoqualmie pass 😂

[@skylilly1]

That time of year is fast approaching! ❄️ Bridges ice up pretty quickly.

[@xnopyt13]

2:57 ah yes, the forbidden technique of swing your trailer into soil to slow you down

[@dumymariposa6795]

He pulled it off, didn't he?

[@MattiAntsuK]

Mini ahead wasn't fazed one bit...

[@nthgth]

If he did that on purpose, that was AWESOME

[@illusorytrutheffect]

Skilled driver

[@jamessimmons7480]

IT IS AMAZING HOW MANY ADULTS STILL DON'T REALIZE THAT A BRIDGE IS DOUBLY DANGEROUS BECAUSE THERE IS NOTHING ON THE UNDERSIDE TO ACT LIKE AN INSULATOR FROM THE FREEZING!!!!

[@MUFCSINCE90]

Brilliant driving g from.that trucker 2:51

[@jordancapps9521]

Some of those tractor operators should have gotten a bonus for how they were able to slip and slide around, while stopping without damaging anything. True professionals!

[@brian56]

Just what I needed to see as plowing season approaches.

[@billeldon]

So many of these flying along with all four wheels locked up, how did they think they were going to steer after turning their tires into skates?

[@rcrocker02]

They never trained themselves how to think properly when they panic. So they're not even thinking about the fact that the steering is useless with the tires locked up. And the closer they get to the object they are about to hit they usually press the brake pedal harder and harder as if it's going to stop any more than it already is. Similar to a deer in headlights. They freeze up on their actions to the point they are not taking the correct actions

[@Kidd-nq4fg]

My thoughts exactly

[@mikelemoine4267]

@@rcrocker02 I think a deer could drive better than some of these folks🙂

[@travisderthick9361]

You can either stop or steer on ice. Sometimes neither. Never both

[@travisderthick9361]

A lot of these possibly could have been steered out of if the wheels weren't locked up

[@Keith80027]

This is great to see and remind me why on don't drive on icy and snowy days. If not you will lose control, someone else is going to. Just don't need those headaches. Thanks for this video.

[@lorijohnson1478]

That's why I refuse to go out in that mess. Other drivers!

[@lesterpenner8786]

A set of Good Snow tires would be a life saver

[@lorrainenovelle-ph1ke]

Not being a snowy area, so I may be wrong.would it be advantageous to put winter tyres on in Autumn?

[@duck_man_5165]

@@lorrainenovelle-ph1ke when it gets cold enough in fall yes, so you dont get surprised by snowfall and still having your summer tires on

[@billrea66]

Be patient Kiddies ... this lovely weather will be upon us soon .

[@juliogonzo2718]

I don't want to even think about it lmao

[@Kaykaykay69]

I learned how to truly drive in this mess in North Dakota. Then I learned that people think they can still drive the speed limit in this mess in Pa and Md. People need to not freak out and lock their their brakes...it just makes things worse. LOL

[@JeffreySmith7777]

❤ 19 states give driver's licenses to people who cannot read or speak English. A.K.A. non citizens. Including the state that I live in, Pennsylvania. Learn when to use your brakes and when not to!😂

[@largol33t1]

That's one reason I still keep my manual VW. I can downshift and keep the transmission in whatever gear I need. It slows the car down and I don't have to risk locking up my brakes.

[@Negentropy369]

@largol33t1 you can downshift in an automatic too. Ive used it when driving down the ski mountain during the winter hundreds of times.

[@ShanaraS-luv1]

Yup I'm Canadian 59 I gave automatics and I downshift all the time on hills to slow down and stay off the brakes. Also if icy put in neutral so drive train isn't pushing u forward then tap and release gently on brakes repeatedly until at bottom of hill. Works great. Never had an accident and driven many large trucks horse trailers campers uhauls food trucks etc in Canada's worst winter weather. ​@@Negentropy369

[@SevereWeatherCenter]

Love your channel so much! Can’t wait to watch more of your winter weather videos

[@JauRan123]

Austria is getting it's first significant snowfall "this" winter next week and I am so ready for fall to come finally.

[@Craft-oh7uv]

5:12 well held Sir. Great skill !

[@Zaltic]

That first person is literally the example of why car crashes still occur. Driving way too fast, not slowing down for occurrences that are ahead on the road. They shouldn't have even been driving in that area due to the fire trucks

[@TexasTimelapse]

COMING IN HOT!! 🤣 LOL @ the rice burner.

[@draco4540]

i live in the upper peninsula of michigan. i found out years ago, that when trying to stop (especailly going down hill), it helps to put the car in neutral. the driving axel (wheels) are not fighting against the brakes (or the opposing wheels). it seems to help out.

[@eighteenin78]

I like watching reminders like this. If I have to live my life where I go nowhere 26 days of the month in winter, I am okay with it. I have done all this and it isn't worth it.

[@dave_n8pu]

This is one of many reasons why, I HATE WINTER.

[@fubartotale3389]

LOL! AWD + winter tires, I love winter, I've never had a problem driving in snow or ice. The right equipment and the correct amount of common sense, no problem.

[@antonsynookiy9945]

Learn how to drive than 😊

[@Hunter-lm7wo]

@@fubartotale3389 I think he might be referring to the drivers like in the video, if that's the case then I gotta whole heartily agree. the amount of head on collisions in my area every winter because someone lost control from going to fast and veered into the other lane and kills someone is staggering.

[@T-Rektosaurus]

As much as I love winter I always fear this part, especially now I have a 60 mile commute

[@Gary_Howe]

Main issue is that people aren't driving to the conditions of the road and driving way too fast!

[@brianking2798]

At 2:50 that was good save

[@jordan2735]

speed and bald tires is always the biggest factor. I'm a trucker in the midwest and I drive through black ice and blizzard conditions at 2am every night at winter..it's super simple. slow tf down and change your tires and you'll be okay. if you do start sliding don't just spam your brake pedal. keep your feet off the pedals and try to guide the vehicle in the direction you wanna go.

[@jdgtastance9139]

Breaking hard is the worst thing u can do in slippery situations. Wat u want to do is no gas, no break, or gear down if possible and just steer. Steer where u want to go, if the car over steering counter steer the car will aventually find grip and will straighten up. But remember, hard breaking is a no no, hard breaking will lock ur tires up, and all u can do if the wheels lock up is let jesus take the wheel lol and always look ahead for an out

[@JussDraftfr]

huh? you want to break lightly and if i have the option to slow down more without breaks like pedals use them.

[@ulgn1964]

If you have real winter tiers you brake hard and the abs system takes care of everything, here in the north of Sweden we have vinter 5 to 6 month ever year, driving in slippery condition is something everyone learns when they take there driving lessons.

[@illusorytrutheffect]

@@ulgn1964 doesn’t matter your tires. Black ice and snow aren’t the same. You can have the best winter tires on earth or the worst summer tires, both will slide all the same. Ice doesn’t care😂

[@truckercowboyed2638]

It's spelled brakes why is this so difficult for people

[@carissagodwin8990]

My take aways. 1) wow some semi drivers have mad skills! 2) awd is a wonderful thing in certain climates (but obvious not everything) 3) overpasses are more slippery 4) be careful out there everyone. Please try to stay safe!

[@MattiAntsuK]

🎵Got those Summertires, Summertires madness. Su- Su- Su- Summertires, Summertires madness🎶

[@valeriaswanne]

Somehow this actually INCREASED my faith in drivers 😅

[@robertlee6409]

Remember, if there's cars in the ditch, keep driving fast. 😂

[@tbrackett8389]

Here around Atlanta don't even mention the words snow or ice. We shut down. All the bread and milk dissappears.

[@Yousawnothing01]

And the strawberry 🍓 pop tarts.

[@kennykedits]

I remember the first time i hit ice in a big rig, Was talking to my dad on the CB and all he hears me start to laugh then no sound. he did not know Me and another semi truck was sliding right next to each other, Thankfully we both knew what we were doing so got it under control and slowed down alot. tip for another one driving thru Baltimore during snow/ice, just dont they dont salt it lol

[@Kaykaykay69]

They definitely don't. LOL

[@Haystack63]

Wisconsin plows shut down at 8pm during a storm, and won't start plowing until around 5am the next day. So if you're going into Wisconsin during a snowstorm, park it after 8pm or take your chances.

[@Alan-n1f4l]

Teenager late 80s last one out of movie theater I worked at. Freezing rain and snow covered big empty parking lot. I had a blast! After some time local PD pulled up ask if I was done playing. He always in lot at closing and weekends.

[@ShanaraS-luv1]

I taught myself and 3 kids defensive driving in winter storms in big mall parking lots. Perfect safe place learn to control spinouts and skids.

[@LilDiabloRob]

Getting my NEW winter tires mounted to my winter wheels next month. Hate the northeast. Can’t wait to move south lol

[@ryanking6811]

2:26 WHAT A SAVE! WHAT A SAVE! WHAT A SAVE! *Chat disabled for 3 seconds.* DEFENDING… NEED BOOST! WHAT A PLAY!

[@marcaliventialiventi765]

There's always that one driver who's better than any body else

[@keithniehaus3050]

Making mandatory studded snow tires in the wintertime would eliminate most of these accidents.

[@scottyreeves8179]

With all of the "STUDENT DRIVERS" I see here in Dallas, I can hardly wait until winter !!!

[@silaslizzie43]

Thank you for posting these videos. I think I learn things and hope it translates to action when faced with icy situations. Since it's you filming all of this: stay safe out there!

[@luisalthaus7249]

Weeeeeeeee so mutch fun let's do it again.

[@silverback8183]

2.31 is probably the best example of how to stop a semi on slick roads I've ever seen

[@ontheroad5317]

Scariest day of my life as a truck driver. I had to bring a set of empty doubles back to the terminal. It had snowed just an inch or two, but it was very cold out. So the snow doesn’t melt from the traffic, it just gets compressed. I stayed in the right lane and drove 30mph, and still I saw that rear trailer start to fishtail a few times. Trailers that are empty or very light are much more dangerous than heavy loads. They are more prone to skid and to tip over.

[@juliogonzo2718]

I'd rather drive in extreme cold than a couple degrees below freezing. Couple degrees below and it's greasy af

[@OCityHardcoreBeatz]

2:28 Give that man a beer.. Man got some skills.

[@jamesdill6832]

Studded Snow tires takes care of this really well

[@parfumextraitfan7453]

Humans ain’t changed because everyone still has to learn lessons the hard way. I know this because I’m one of them.

[@ILOVEBACONBOY2018]

I'm not ready!

[@AlWillis-s3v]

2:38 That driver is a true master of his profession

[@karlmcnealjr]

In the 80's you could have studded tires on your car/truck in PA for the winter. This made a huge difference on roads like these. Govt said they tear up the road which costs money, the insurance companies no studs so we can charge higher rates because of more crashes. I can remember in 83 w/ a 69 Ford F100 4x4 3/4 ton doing 45 on a 4 lane highway w/ 3-4" of snow, couldn't see the road in a snow storm w/ no problem for 5 miles. Also sitting @ the bottom of a 200 yard 30' hill w/ a chain to tow them up for 5 bucks a pull. We pay taxes for better roads that never get better and Insurance companies get rich.

[@evongreiff1]

And that’s why I live in Florida 🌴☀️🌴

[@RayTuttle-of5qd]

Smooth move exlax

[@criticaltemperature3343]

Driving in snow/ice is relatively easy. Step one, SLOW DOWN. Step two, dont use the brakes, or as minimally as possible. Step three, turn into a slide to keep car going as strait as possible. And lastly , dont practice your driving skills on the road, use an empty parking lot (cops still get mad but at least you wont hit anyone else). I was able to miss two cars at the bottom of an ice covered hill, despite unwillingly gaining speed, by not using the brakes. And yes, bridges freeze first overpasses and underpasses.

[@clandez6021]

It's amazing to me how many people don't know to pump the brakes instead of locking them up

[@Doc1855]

For the life of me I don’t understand why people don’t SLOW DOWN on icy roads. And why doesn’t the Counties or cities put something down on the roads to melt the ice. I know some states use ice, which rusts the vehicles. Here in Washington state they use chemicals that destroy the undercarriage of our vehicles. So during the winter I take our vehicles through the car wash and they spray underneath our vehicles to try to save them from being destroyed.

[@carbonio28]

Tip for all drivers out there:: speed and most important tailgate in winter conditions 😎👍

[@NZ--ip1nf]

Wild !!😳😳

[@Photofuel]

Amazing

[@themetalhead1463]

I’m sure that the people on here who are on their soap boxes are perfect drivers.

[@woodchild48]

"No brain or no winter tires?" - "Yes!"

[@SIUDubFiend]

Extra caution on overpasses and bridges. They freeze first

[@jamessimmons7480]

THIS SHOWS THAT COMMON SENSE IS NOT VERY COMMON AT ALL!!!!!!

[@Adpd3256]

Almost everyone drove too fast for the road conditions! Keep your 3 second distance from the car in front of you. It really works!

[@andreahoyt7530]

2:37 trucker scared me he had a hold of it though 😂

[@WalterDiamond]

Another great video! Can't wait to see the pinned comment. Always a hoot!

[@Buddha-of8fk]

We get really good at winter driving here in NW PA.

[@summergain]

105 here today in Santa Ana, this almost looks refreshing

[@tallll70]

houli Some of those semi drivers did amazing saves

[@ManuelRomero-h7b]

Speed on brother, Hell's only half full.

[@olsmokey5256]

LOOK !! Its just some of the highlights of the annual Meetings of the Summer tires Club

[@fubartotale3389]

Went to Dallas years ago from Chicago on business, and the guy sent to pick me up was from Minnesota originally. We were amused at all the crashed cars in those long overpasses on stilts they have down there. Up here we put dirt under them for as long as we can cause you know when they have air under them, they freeze up real easy. Even in his two wheel drive pick up we made it safe and sound, no drama, cause of good old muscle memory, which our yahoo brethren lacked.

[@thelovwoman]

Driving to the weather conditions springs to mind 🫣

[@scootabean]

Great job on those turning their wheel

[@sonnyzehm105]

I am so glad my dad taught me how to drive on snow and ice but this is also why I don't have anything faster than 55 in the rain because believe me rain select the roads can be just as deadly as ice slick drones

[@MRebeca]

I am from Michigan and this is all too common of a thing. People drive way too fast for conditions. It's bananas.

[@generovinsky7228]

Drifting when you don't want too.

[@boodits]

Wow so many I thought were gonna crush then it was saved! Instead of sheer dumb luck I like to use dedicated Nokian winter tyres and AWD but man some of those drivers had some spectacular saves!

[@goodtimes3639]

Always amazing to me how many people just hold the brake when they start sliding. It's like saying "I don't want any control of this vehicle".

[@rogerb5615]

Many of those drivers must thyink they have magic tires.

[@danaya1202]

People drive fast so their aren't late but if they have crash... they are late and have a wrecked car! Not worth it!

[@rollingacresfarmstead206]

Yeah but then you have an excuse😅

[@coreyhoward8950]

People be like, "Ain't no ice on dis bridge."

[@Chanta-nh8et]

I love watching people try to drive on ice especially in the south. We don’t have a clue.😂😂😂

[@kennethkirkham2471]

All season radials at your service! They don't work in the snow and ice but, but, but, the salesman said...

[@derekmaloney8435]

2:30 trucker deserves an award!

[@michaeljensen5020]

For over 20 years, I lived in Oregon and Washington State. Living at elevation in Washington, way out in the sticks, I would come out to a foot of snow. In my experience, the number one road hazard in snow and ice, besides speed, are the pick-up trucks and the 4 wheel drive vehicles! These people would fly down the road without weight in the back of the pick-up or some sort of traction control such as chains or snow tires. These vehicles were always in the ditch or, smashed into some other object. I drove my old 1985 Toyota truck 2 wheel drive in the worst conditions. Weight in the back, chains and attempting my best to stay away from other vehicles. My number 1 advice to people who must drive in adverse conditions such as snow and ice: SLOW DOWN!