Cars slip and slide down icy hill - Charleston, WV - February 27, 2008

[@wagonator6891]

Note to self. - Use winter tires when winter. - Don't drive like it's summer. - locked brakes make you lose control of car.

[@dakotastorms1255]

I didn't know winter tires existed

[@cozz124]

Use them chains

[@ttv_friskierlemon_4444]

@@dakotastorms1255 what😂

[@briank10101]

@ Waonator So is it better to keep rolling down the hill to prevent locking of brakes and suffer the consequences at the bottom. Yes don't lock brakes when moving along above 5 mph and you need to steer around an obstacle. There's a very good reason anti-lock brakes actually lock below a few mph. In this case lock, unlock a bit to steer, lock, repeat...

[@misshazel271]

Doesn’t anyone know to drop down in your lowest gear? We have hills and curves and I learned on a RWD vehicle.

[@Willie.dangle]

when someone is recording......that mean dont drive down that hill

[@MemphisMojo15s]

Lol, yup

[@mrsteveashby]

2010V6RAV4 Yup like you said but when it's too late and you're already on your way down that hill... I'm from Quebec province in montreal and we know about snow... You need winter tires for that kind of weather

[@mrsteveashby]

if people don't know about snow, why do they take their cars??

[@brianflanagan3654]

@@mrsteveashby cigarettes and alcohol, thats why... lol. you are right tho.

[@kristiyanivanov5055]

Or just run him over

[@YokaiTheGSD]

No ones mentioning how immaculate video quality this is for early 2008

[@Beantastrophe]

Lol you can tell they got the tripod out

[@thetexanladd]

I think it helps since this was uploaded in January of 2014, when HD had already been available on KZbin for a few years at the time. But yeah, it's nice.

[@101Volts]

I doubt a lot of kids today are gonna know just how *grainy* much of the digital camera footage of the time was - footage shot on cheaper cameras that had movie-shooting features, but were primarily meant for still photos.

[@qwipperty]

It's also odd how all those cars suddenly look so old. Not that long ago those were all sleek new looks.

[@jasonhoward9770]

​@@qwippertyso true. 💯👍

[@MarkPdot]

Way back in history I was still on my driver's permit driving a '78 Oldsmobile, rear wheel drive, trying to go up hill like this to get home. Almost got it but my mom had to get us home. My entire permit was during winter. Learned a lot of valuable skills from mom. This includes knowing when you should just stay home.

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

Yes a good time to lean....in the winter. I live in South Charleston, we all know about going down icy hills in Kanawha Valley.

[@ikreer9777]

Grew up there, my mom's boss knew that if there was any kind of snow on the roads, she would be taking the day off. She's a good driver, but does not do snow.

[@forsaken7161]

@@usmc-veteran73-77 dont live up the hill would also be a great advice xD

[@georgeparsons7338]

@@forsaken7161 I've never had that option. My driveway was north facing, steep and crooked with rock outcroppings and 150 yds long. I swore it was going to kill me one day. Actually was run over by my truck one time. My leg slipped under it and downhill backwards it went right over my leg. Finally a neighbor with a bulldozer took the humps out, lot better.

[@chrisburrell8489]

Or hear me out... Tire chains...

[@clutch3shot]

*lets off of locked up brakes* " oh wow, i temporarily regained directional control of my vehicle. Better lock the brakes up again so i can slide down backwards 😃"

[@Snarkapotamus]

"and came to the realization that momentum was a thing"

[@alansach8437]

Not about going. It's about stopping at the bottom of the hill BEFORE you slide out into cross traffic. Which might be why folks are riding the brake. If they pick up momentum they won't be able to stop at the bottom.

[@imonthewinningside8281]

@@alansach8437 Totally agree. This wasn't a place where you could slip n slide power drive through it!

[@eagleriverelder2024]

Some people should just stay home.

[@latoyafarrell6232]

And uh... That would be me😂😂😂😂

[@wmcbarker4155]

come to Florida, more to prove of Darwin Ha Ha no snow no ice except in your sweet tea

[@fadiskaf1736]

True, worn out tires, no idea how to drive. Why are these people out? I guess it's a matter of life and death that you have to go down that icy hill. Does anyone believes in snow tires when you live in an area like that?

[@TheMW2informer]

Google User most people use all season tires in these areas

[@garycarraigeacha8794]

All seasons and a helping of common sense.

[@f24s]

these vids are strangely satisfying, I especially like the tranquility

[@Eldomibori]

This is the Oakwood apartments in south Charleston. I grew up there and it’s funny cause I know most of these people. The explorer driver was my neighbor. I used to play with their kids all the time when I was 6-7. Brings back memories for sure!

[@ikreer9777]

I grew up north of Charleston and was trying to figure out where this was. Thanks!

[@misshazel271]

I was wondering where this was. Thanks. Where I live, we have hills and curves. If you cannot drive any better than this, stay home. I can say that because I’m a great granny now and I still can handle this weather.

[@mustangsally5051]

@@misshazel271 another great granny here...lol..used to winter

[@gregkosinski2303]

Yuck apartments

[@Bigmakpaddywack]

So?

[@freedom1439]

Being from Texas. I’ll never forget this woman that worked at the same company I did, she was from up north. She was saying us Texans don’t know how to drive on snow, I agreed, then I informed her, we dont get snow, we get ice. No one can drive on ice. She went off the deep end......I hope she’s watching.

[@renzo4296]

I've driven in lots of snow and I know how to drive in it but it's the other people I worry about, I've learned over the years that if I don't literally have to go somewhere I just don't do it. It sucks being out there with people outta control.

[@haroldwilkes6608]

Wisconsin agrees. First snow of the year always sucks but the attrition rate of bad drivers make it get better later. Friend of mine said "I'll just get a cab" and I thought I'd die laughing...they're in a hurry to get that next rider and end up in ditches too. 4WD is almost a necessity here with a 2-speed transfer case in low range.

[@Genghis_John]

I lovvvve when ppl buy 4x4's and have zero sense on what they can and cannot do.

[@knighthawk86855]

John David I so agree.

[@bossmodl3thalpoppa484]

John David I love when people comment that they are sooo much smarter than someone.....says a lot about who they are.....

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

4x4s are amazing with a skilled driver

[@pj2519]

4x4 is awesome but at the end of the day it doesn’t help you stop it doesn’t help you steer all it does is help you go

[@bryfryable]

I love when people who think they're too good to need 4x4 try to accel and their wheel just keeps on spinning👌

[@kelogorn]

The guy in the 4x4 Ford did almost everything wrong what he could, locking wheels, not using the cars momentum to get out of that ditch, not using his gas pedal to steer when the front wheels are fully turned, etc. Don't buy a house on a hill if you can't drive...

[@richierich859]

stun black c normal xd

[@Ryansanders80]

If he was in 4x4 gas wouldn’t have steered him.

[@rickl7024]

Yea I’ve driven right around a lot of stuck 4x4 in my 2 wheel drive vehicle

[@jhemnes1]

Bigger the vehicle the smaller the....brain😁

[@pyrioncelendil]

Fun thing is, it's apartments at the top of that hill.

[@swss12]

just hold the brake down as hard as you can and enjoy the sleigh ride

[@donniegray553]

lol

[@warmfreeze]

nah ...whisky throttle in 2nd all the way down... when you pass the intersection honk your dukes of hazard horn as you fly into the sunset...

[@rabie95]

lol

[@guillaumed1691]

Yes but know that it gives even more sensation when on the roof !

[@douglasbarr2636]

German cowboy Yes put the car in first gear going downhill, that's smart!!!!😂😂😂😂

[@rey5597]

Having some one film me would make my anxiety so much worse. But glad we have the footage!

[@scannermb]

I'm in Canada and we just had a storm the last couple of days, dumped a lot of heavy wet snow on us. I have always used winter tires on my vehicles Makes a huge difference during the winter for those that have to deal with snow and ice. Oh and for those sliding downhills. Try shifting down to low gear and ease off on the brakes. The worst thing one can do is lock up their brakes.

[@onefastboi14]

Yup. A major issue I see over here in the states is that folks just simply use the right tires at all. I never cheap out on them simply because it’s the one thing that connects you to the road so it matters the most. You could have the best brakes in the world, but if you don’t have the right tires and have cheap junk or like in this situation, all season tires instead of a dedicated winter tire then the result speaks for itself.

[@runningfromabear8354]

I live in Canada too but never had space to store winter tires. I haven't lost control of my vehicles yet, but stick to manual transmission. It really helps on steep hills when it's icy. But watching this I was wondering if these trucks couldn't change gears. I'm pretty sure I've seen 1st and 2nd gear available on automatic transmissions.

[@55metalmonkey]

Most of these people had snow tires except the ford at the end. I live in the Northern Rockies (BC) and most people around here run studded winter tires. They rarely salt the roads here because at -25C salt does nothing, occasionally they will drop sand/ gavel at intersections but don't do entire roads and highways. A couple years ago we had 3 weeks of sheer ice on all the roads and you'd swear they plowed the roads with a Zamboni. Sometimes you need to use common sense and just stay home, work or whatever the hell you were planning to do can wait.

[@BadgerCheese94]

I always hear winter tires are not good for plowed/salted roads so thats why I never use them. Of course obviously this road is not plowed lol

[@mikee5507]

WINTER TIRE DON'T WORK ON ICE. YOU SHOUD KNOW BETTER.

[@DieselWorld]

What part of "if you lock your brakes, you cant steer" do people not understand!

[@franticstorm7411]

+dieselworld it would probably be the same people who drive on main/high beam in fog. or the same people who use the rear fog lights when its raining/heavy spray.

[@jeremynading2006]

I tell hundreds of people that every year and guess who the first ones in the ditch or wrapped around a tree, pole, or another car are.

[@jeremynading2006]

dustin sattarelle it doesn't matter either way stick or automatic just put it in the lowest gear available and gently very gently apply brakes to slow your tires down so that you can maintain a safe and steady speed to control the vehicle. That is also a big misconception, just because you have four wheel drive doesn't mean you have four wheel stop.

[@Silkfox]

+Jeremy Nading Pumping brakes works better, but shouldn't have to if you're in first. Unless you must stop.

[@jeremynading2006]

Silkfox no pumping your brakes is just as bad as hard braking. Because each time you pump your brakes get more and more ferm then you'll lock up and start sliding anyways

[@highlonesomerob5053]

Guy in the Ford wins the "derp derp" award.

[@TomZ23]

+Robert Sharp Oh Yea! He gets the golf clap...

[@jeremynading2006]

agreed

[@Auri713Real]

Audi i'ts car for OF-ROAD!!!!

[@Miladin.]

@@Auri713Real no only Audi..

[@gator_productions]

Stamp?

[@timokuusela5794]

An opinion from Finland: As most of you know, we have "some" snow there in the winter. So we do not laugh at those people who are not used used to that most slippery First Snow. We are allowed to use studded tires that roughen the surface of the ice/snow and actually the asphalt too. So winter conditions here are actually easier than those of smooth-worn asphalt and black ice with snow on it. That hill is also much steeper than what it looks like, video always makes everything look easier. Those drivers actually made quite well, considering that they are apparently not used to conditions like that. I have seen worse even here in Finland because new cars do not allow people to practice winter driving, they have all kinds of electronic aids that help to the point of no return.The car tries to control the situation until it gets totally out of hand. ABS is the worst thing to have in the winter, and when I had Chevy Caprice -93 i disconnected it(easy, just one connector) and connected it only for the MOT-inspection. In wet snow ABS can almost make stopping the car impossible, and it lengthens braking distance in a dangerous way. Most people would be very surprised if they could try their cars in certain winter conditions with- and without ABS.

[@kerryklassen2246]

I live in Canada, and these people did great in my opinion too

[@hewaschuk]

I agree, ABS makes winter driving worse. I can’t understand why it is touted as being safer.

[@alansach8437]

ABS has saved a lot of lives, including my own. I would always choose a car with ABS. But people are under the mistaken idea that with ABS you should always slam on the brakes. There are situations where that works and situations where you need to tap, tap, tap like the old days. But good snow tires and ABS can be a life saver. Another tip: if you live where it only snows occasionally, so no snow tires, invest in a cheap set of cable chains. They don't take up any room. Just toss them in the trunk and forget about them until you need them.....but try them on first so you know they fit properly.

[@adnan_hazim]

ABS don't work at low speed as far as I'm concerned. Though I'm not very sure at which speed are you referring to in your comment. I appreciate your constructive feedback rather than judging and harshly criticizing people for something that's beyond our control/understanding.

[@lxgaucher]

I put studded Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 tires on my Mazda 3 in the winter (foothills of Colorado Rockies), and they are amazing on black ice and snowy hills. It's almost impossible to lose traction while riding on these beasts. Finland knows how to do this right!

[@discodawg02]

Props to the camera man for not laughing at people while shooting. Classy

[@ryanh1015]

The first dude in that truck.. take lessons from him he did perfectly

[@tsmemphi]

What lesson? Using summer tires in winter? 🤔

[@davidgibson4840]

Abs is crap in the snow lock the rear off and on an light front braking and you can steer. First guy did good. Winter tyre well your right on that

[@KingTheGermanShepherd]

That was me lol. Being in that car while you hardly have any control is the worst feeling ever. Please do not drive when the weather is this bad! Thank you all for the kind words. :)

[@louloufildezinc9041]

Finally, an old car with a good driver who knows how to preserve the steering, it is enough to go down the hill quietly.

[@chrisbrugma1811]

It sure looks like he used his emergency brake all the way down so he still had control of his steering. I agree perfectly done never mind the summer tires.

[@wallemmedia]

This is probably the most action-filled video on youtube! I can't stop watching.

[@MrFuncat]

I went down a hill like this one time that was solid ice. I ended up letting the sidewalls of the tires become the brakes, by gently rubbing the curb. When people behind me saw what I was doing they started doing the same. Was it the best thing to do, probably not, but those of us that did it got down the hill safely.

[@paulmallery6719]

Get over the curb and use the dirt

[@yowtfputthemaskbackon9202]

if you already see someone recording, dont even try to get donw a hill, if you still do, be a bro and deliver

[@GreasyAssCrack]

“Be a bro and deliver” say no more my guy.😎

[@mindyschocolate]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@justinb7039]

That guy in the dodge ram was yelling at the car just sitting at the bottom

[@dannydougin3925]

He was scratching his face... didn't look too upset to me...

[@christojoseph2476]

First guy pulled the handbrake to lock the rear tires and went down smoothly. Nice tactics.

[@ef5supercell]

that's what i do in my sedan and it works almost every time. benefits of having an old car with a nice readily accessible handbrake

[@BiggestTwoNoobs]

First mistakes most of these do: locking the brakes.

[@BiggestTwoNoobs]

BonBon Pansy Or have a car with manual gearbox and break with the engine.

[@fkykas]

Have American vehicle manufacturers heard about ABS ?

[@everlasting9292]

Yes! yes to all of this! There is also the possibility that tge ABS have failed entirely and people havnt gotten it looked at for whatever reason. I know my da had an old suv with that problem, and he didn't bother because he was going to get rid of it soon anyway.

[@everlasting9292]

Please excuse the typos. I am on my phone and for some reason the keyboard lags on youtube and I didn't catch them all.

[@mrsteveashby]

I am from Quebec Province... I KNOW ABOUT SNOW If only I could be there to help you people here in Quebec Province there is a new law for winter, if you don't have winter tire with the snow logo ON YOUR TIRES you can NOT drive your car You also need FOUR WINTER TIRES not only two like we did in the pass

[@KA-eu9sy]

Snow tires and low gear? Would that help?! I"m getting anxiety just watching this! Anyone else? :(

[@Ronitrades]

K A as a person that is getting their first car in a couple of weeks , i am scared ..

[@ronniesmith8504]

I clicked on something else. A hubcap rusting. A lot more action!

[@mais4u]

Put it in N so engine brake dont lock up the front or rear wheels. Gently apply brake, dont lock up the wheels, then u dont have any steering. Use winter tyres 😊

[@amykelley5715]

Even though people have AWD and winter tires they are still going to slide...

[@mustangsally5051]

@@mais4u right on

[@lincolnking3339]

This is very high quality for 2008. Thanks Dan, what camera did you use?

[@TheSmallninjavicki]

2023...I never get tired of waatching this video. I don't miss driving in the snow.!

[@scootdean4269]

Hey as much as I agree pals ,when you live in the "snow belt" you are expected to come to work. Regardless..✌️

[@kimantonsen5595]

But you would loose your drivers-licence if you get stopped by the police on thous tires, or go to prison if you make an accident.. If you live in the snow belt you are suppose to have winter-tires..

[@Eric-xh9ee]

@@kimantonsen5595 that's not true. Even in Canada, many people don't use winter tires. They're only required in Québec

[@briank10101]

@@Eric-xh9ee And if you have good winter driving skills and knowledge of physics that can go along way with getting away with good all-season tires.

[@y788lhjk1]

best thing in these situations is just to film

[@camaroman101]

also point with your pointing finger and laugh

[@isaiah0137]

or point with your finger and say, "haaa haaa"

[@cmarie5355]

Sorry my english is so suck lol

[@MW3MANxDPRO]

Sorry my english is so suck haven’t you heard you get to point or laugh not both or it’s rude😂

[@salutarydreams520]

Sorry my english is so suck can't do much else

[@joyarmes7235]

Just call in sick!! Not worth trashing your vehicle or killing yourselves! lol

[@firstlast2268]

Joy Armes bosses here dont care and us in the one of the poorest states in the US cant afford losing the only thing that can support our families. lifes cruel here kid

[@dealerovski82]

@@firstlast2268 then change winter tiers.

[@jackson5116]

@@dealerovski82 you mean snow tires?

[@alansach8437]

@@dealerovski82 Didn't you read what he wrote? "One of the poorest states in the nation..." Snow tire aren't cheap. Also, you have no idea whether or not any of these cars had snow tires. In conditions like this you can slide with snow tires. This is mostly slush. Nothing for studs to grip into, and studless to better in below zero. It's not that here. This looks like cusp season, early or late season. Worst possible conditions.

[@The_Animal_Man]

Let’s just say the person in that little hyaundai did better than most of the others here

[@colettesantoro6233]

Isn’t that a Subaru?

[@loriepaix6391]

@@colettesantoro6233 Yup, a Subaru and it did quite the respectable job.

[@discodawg02]

The guy shooting these videos checks the weather report everyday and can’t wait til winter

[@judejude8746]

It's quite amazing that two cars weren't coming down that hill at the same time as long as it took for some of them to get the heck out of the way. Anybody film them trying to get back up the hill?

[@jonasfunride]

ever heard of winter tyre

[@trippplefive]

Tire? Yes. Tyre? No.

[@caddy4350]

Ever heard of ice?

[@procerator]

@@caddy4350 ever heard of studs?

[@vmurashev]

@ Believe me the good winter tyres help very much expecially for 4x4 off-road cars. Also, almost off-road cars have systems like DAC on the Toyota RAV4, that help to slowly go gown the slippery slope under 5-7 km/h. Looks like none of drivers in this video knows about it it. :-)

[@OTKFANBOY]

Tyre is preferred in most varieties of English outside US Now you've heard of it! @@trippplefive

[@benjaminroland671]

On a day like that I would call in sick and cuddle next to the fire with my favorite book and a bottle of bourbon.

[@rickdavid6758]

Same here, but I'd switch the bourbon to Tanqueray. Oh yeah babyyyy!

[@discodawg02]

Do you usually drink bourbon if you get one day off? There might be a club you can join haha

[@sf9595]

I'm here to admire the snow and re-live the adrenaline rush of slip-sliding away

[@richierich396]

In their defense, snow on top of ice is some slick shit.

[@pureblood7240]

When in their ride “down” did it dawn on them that they’ll have to drive back “up” at some point??

[@ioseptoaderioan8202]

FOR EVERYBODY : WHEN YOUR CAR GO DOWN TO ICE NEVER, AND NEVER PUSH THE BRAKE.LET THE CAR IN FIRST GEAR OR SECOND GEAR, you have more controll to the car tyres .

[@Vograx]

Or just get some spiked tires that can deal with almost every thinkable winter conditions that apply on and near roads. If any of these cars had spiked tires they could have gotten both up and down that road with minimal issues.

[@sd906238]

I really hated having to drive to work in the snow in the day with rear wheel drive cars. The snow didn't bother me with front wheel drive cars, it was just worrying about the other drivers. Now a days I don't miss the snow and I don't miss the work either, both suck.

[@rickygarcia7400]

The s10 was a champ going down the hill.

[@teresapeabody2746]

Sometimes going down hills, especially in my 4x4 truck, I find the engine is pulling me down hill even at an idle. I start slipping and sliding just like these vehicles. If I place the vehicle in neutral, the brakes work better at controlling my decent. It is because the two are not fighting each other, engine trying to pull you down the hill, and brakes trying to stop you.

[@HazyPolitics]

So weird seeing cars from the 80s-90s being used regularly on the roads, only realizing it’s the same as driving a car from the early 2000s today.

[@mike-rayner-videos]

awesome vid 👌

[@johnbockelie3899]

If you can't get there, how you getting back?.if it's that bad , stay home.Can you imagine all the swearing going on in that truck???.

[@JESHLESS]

👍👍

[@balazspetho5070AgroGO]

Let's go to driving courses guys! You are killers on the roads.

[@thafff]

@@zijkhal8356 Not sure snow chains are appropriate with such a little layer of snow. Fact is these drive like a**es: you can't steer with locked wheels.

[@TopiasSalakka]

Studded winter tires are better than chains imo.

[@alansach8437]

Best bet, find another way or stay home.

[@Naughtybaz]

Makes me wonder, how many Americans, can drive a manual. At least you have clutch control.

[@karenmessinger9609]

I had a subaru like that one. Had studs & with the 4 wheel drive it did fantastic in snow & ice. I miss that car.

[@pureblood7240]

When the pregnant wife wants donuts, he WILL get the donuts! Haha!

[@WeepingWidow73]

You have to be familiar with WV to fully appreciate this. It is my first winter here. I drove on snow and ice for 46 years in NH. Got a 4 year break from it in FL. I hope that I never have to go out in it here in WV.. So many steep hills. On narrow curvy roads. Many areas with no guardrails.

[@Dannysoutherner]

Same here - you just don't drive in snow here - nothing but hills. Ice- forget it! Stay home!

[@Jonjones520]

Totally, my first time driving in snow ever was the day after hurricane Sandy in WV. I had to travel all over from south PA to central WV daily for 6 weeks. Those hills and country roads are no joke. Learned a lot about winter driving and hills in that time.

[@jackson5116]

6:39 cocky SUV driver thought they were invincible to all weather- learned the hard way you still have to go slow on ice, no matter the vehicle!

[@straightdoinit]

Imagine you see a guy recording all the time while you struggle to get down there Like he is just waiting for accidents kinda nasty

[@MistakenMystery]

What's he suppose to do? Your watching the video right, so obviously its entertaining to you

[@sanSDI]

I thought about that, too. But i think its more to show cities where they have to act if this conditions come up. To warn people, and if something happens, the companies who have to pay, can better evaluate.

[@KiliGraphics]

These people should rethink driving in the snow like this

[@HTID1983RAVER]

its called winter tires, look there is no law in the USA to make these mandatory during winters so people don't use them and they wonder why this happens...

[@psykonauttija2012]

+HTID1983RAVER Here in Finland winter tires are a must from beginning of Dec. to the end of Feb.

[@arsimzeneli9643]

+HTID1983RAVER Whole Europe we must install winter tyres since 15 november up to 15 february and non of this happens !

[@varitok]

+Arsim Zeneli Not all of Europe, only very few countries actually.

[@newgenerationisbg]

+varitok Yeah, because in most of Europe they aren't completely necessary. In most places, you can use your summer tires because the roads are cleaned, and where they aren't cleaned, all season tires are enough. The problem is people with old 4X4's with no ABS and old summer tires. It's like putting ice skates on your feet AND hands and just walking on all four's. You are still going to slide about, you will just look more stupid doing it.

[@galendawson3736]

+Newgenerationisbg , in Germany its law to use winter tires, if you get caught without you will have serious problems even with your insurance.

[@heidihindley8374]

If these cars had chains would that eliminate the slipping and skidding and give the wheels the traction to spin normally?

[@skipdow3]

My wife has a Subaru for 18 months. She's from the Philippines and had never even seen snow until after she was 40+. Never knew how to drive. She and her car do fine on this type of road. We live in Asheville, NC at 2500 feet. I recently got rid of a 1991 2 W-drive long bed S-10 . Never owned snow tires. I did buy "all weather tires" never had problems in snow and ice deeper than this. I did have trouble when I came upon drivers like in the film. I had to slow way down, then couldn't get going again. The terrain where I live is just like the terrain in the film clip. The person in this Ford needed some extensive lessons. Too many folks think that if they buy 4 wheel drive, that the knowledge to safely and successfully drive them is automatically Bestowed upon the owner. It's not. The same applies to sailboats. I was in Annapolis, at the sailboat show, buying a 19 foot sailboat. Another guy that didn't know how to sail, was buying a 35 foot. He kept arguing with the salesman that he didn't need a smaller boat. I suspect he sailed it onto the rocks, or crashed into another boat. Learn in something smaller, or cheaper. If you are new to ice and snow, try to ride some with a person that has successful experience driving on this type of road surface. Pay attention and ask questions. There are things you can learn. A person that makes fun of you for asking questions is not who you need for a teacher. I have asked too many questions all my life. I learn from it. If others want to laugh , hey that's fine. Repeatedly , we would come from a plant-wide meeting, and folks would come up, and say, " I'm glad you asked that , I never knew, and was embarrassed to ask. "

[@tankmaster1018]

Yeah so If I was ever driving anywhere in the snow and I saw someone standing on the side of the road filming, I would automatically hit the brakes and turn around. A person filming is all the proof I need that the hill is to slippery to attempt.

[@ralfblumenschein]

A funny combination of bad cars, bad tires, bad drivers a little snow. Very entertaining. I have an Audi quattro and I'd really like to try driving up this little hill ;-)

[@michaelkuzmadutton7879]

Der Similaunmann I'd like to test my honda fourtrax rancher 350 on it.

[@rozchristopherson648]

Sometimes you need to know when to admit defeat before getting behind the wheel. Just stay home 🏠 .

[@-laydeeintrigue-]

I love the pause to calculate after the first slide.

[@lincolnking3339]

greatbvideo by the way. Thanks Dan Robinson! :)

[@fmxinsane]

would be fun to see them try to go UP :D

[@punker4Real]

lol the FORD SUV did try

[@westernmanfisher]

You can see who the stupid drivers are. The ones locking up their brakes. You can not steer with the steer tires locked up. If that was me i would chain up before trying it .

[@gator_productions]

Is what the 1st guy was doing smart?

[@827Drew]

Watching that Explorer at 6:00 was the most hilarious thing I've ever seen for some reason, lol.

[@timmagee5066]

The just using the bank for traction. lmfao

[@buddyynot1]

The first truck was pretty smart...maybe. never tied using the parking brake so that the front wheels stay freely spinning even in the rears lock up. I'll have to try that this winter.

[@evan937]

Wow im surprised that Old Corolla Wagon is still on the road. My 2000 Corolla is still going strong but shes very rusty underneath. Here in Ontario cars rust out so badly. It's from all the road Salt. Do they spread it in West Virgina to?

[@TheHell666yeah]

You don't use SNOW TIRES in us?

[@camaroman101]

the vast majority do not

[@cpufreak101]

camaroman101 guess we're exceptions then, just about everyone in my town has a set

[@rickdavis3593]

No, they use ALL Terrain tires, you know, because snow is a terrain. It's hilarious to watch.

[@Dai.tari33]

Most of us don't but here in Michigan my mom learned the hard way and she made sure she got some lol

[@JohnDoe-fv3vs]

Most people in north eastern USA use all season tires. I don't think majority of people can afford to buy tires for just winter.

[@rangerpl2636]

Some days it's just better to take inventory of what you got in the house, make do, and stay home.

[@megatrends]

This is a perfect example of why anti-lock braking is only suited for certain situations but not all. The old fashioned pump the brakes would have helped these people and you cannot steer when you are braking as evidenced by this video. Life long winter driver here but what do I know.

[@carolinebalona]

I've never driven on a snow/icy road before. Is it the same as thick, slippery mud???? Does the 4 wheel drive mode not work in these conditions????

[@frommanhattan42]

I am no expect, but why the city or town didn’t put some salt on the road?

[@spdwebdotnet]

Let go of the brakes.. Please! Point the front wheels where you want to go (preferably not somewhere 90* away) ease off the brakes. Some of those vehicles had ABS but the drivers were going to slow to utilize it and kept stopping. Point where you want to go.. and just ease off the brakes.. don't tramp on them. Put the car in low if you can.. it will help greatly even in an automatic. There was a nice fresh layer of snow on top of this ice to provide some traction.

[@carlbruschnigjr1757]

+spdwebdotnet In this situation, it would also help to put the parking brake on just a little, put the transmission into "Neutral", and just drift down the hill at slow speed. The front wheels will keep rolling, which will make it possible to guide the car to the bottom.

[@ilovejesus925]

+Carl Bruschnig, Jr Very bad idea. I would put it into low gear and let the engine help slow you down.

[@carlbruschnigjr1757]

I'mA Theist With front wheel-drive autos, you need just a little drag on the back end to keep from drifting sideways. You can then keep control of the vehicle with small movements of the steering wheel rather than jerking the wheel back and forth as most people are prone to doing. And with the car in "Neutral" you don't have the engine trying to pull the car.

[@ilovejesus925]

Newgenerationisbg Carl Bruschnig, Jr Bad idea. If the hand brake is applied too much the rear wheels will lock up and the car would spin around 180°. Carl Bruschnig, Jr In low gear the engine would prevent the car from accelerating down the hill. If it's in neutral you can't use the engine when necessary. I have used the engine as a brake method many times successfully in the past. Combined with VERY light braking I can navigate down the hill with very little wheel slippage nearly every time. It works just as well with FWD and RWD and even better with 4WD. I have been driving for 34 years (I'm 52 btw) and the winters in Illinois can get brutal at times. My parents have even suggested that I drive for them in the winter and they used to live at the top of a hill. Yes, I know EXACTLY what I am talking about.

[@newgenerationisbg]

I'mA Theist Nah, at that speed, even if you lock up the rear wheels, you would have enough time to make yourself a cup of tea before the car spins around that much. First gear would help, but depending on the angle of the hill, it might be a bad idea. If it's too steep, and covered in ice, the car will likely slide down without transferring a lot of energy to the engine. Though there is an obvious advantage to keeping it in gear, you can drag yourself to one side if you turn the wheels in that direction and give it a little bit of gas. It would be preferable to hitting a car or pedestrian. Just slam into the sidewalk or a pile of snow (or the ditch).

[@lawrenceornelas7188]

My first experience with blizzak tires was on a steep curvy road at 20 mph. You couldn't go any faster because how hard the curves were. I slammed on the brakes going down hill at 20 maybe 25. My car never slid but stopped. I was holy crap this is awesome. To this day I swear by blizzak tires. Awesome tires for the snow and ice.

[@JerBuster77]

4WD just means 4 wheels spinning.

[@cccEngineer]

Just go down hill backwards and accelerate quickly facing uphill when it starts going down too fast.

[@MrJoey1570]

Actually in most cases 1 front and 1 rear spinning

[@denziiey]

actually that is AWD. 4WD has different modes where each wheel can be independently controlled

[@lexx6326]

@@cccEngineer why does this sound like a good idea even if it’s trolling 😂😂

[@danc1197]

Sandbags in the back help on ice and snow. More weight in back gives rear wheels better traction for climbing and stopping. And always use lowest gear when going downhill. It allows the transmission and engine to keep the car crawling down the hill. Tall gear will allow the car to freely coast down too fast.

[@garneralbright235]

The nice thing about Idaho Falls is there are very few hills here. I can't imagine trying to navigate hills like this when it's frozen.

[@christschool]

The minute I saw that Explorer, I knew it was going to have trouble. The biggest goobers always drive Explorers.

[@tx4runner459]

I completely agree with you. it's obvious why U-Haul doesn't allow people with Ford Explorers tow their trailers haha

[@tears0fash666]

The whole time I've been watching that guy. I've just been like, nope, nope, there you go, floor it moron, nope, nope. It's sad that we see snow every year, and no one knows how to drive in it.

[@gerikinnaman6755]

Nope, not all of us!! Lol My Explorer got me to & from work in all kinds of funky Illinois weather for years! Ice, sleet, and snow.

[@johnnyq1233]

That's because they can afford them but, not drive them..lol

[@blueridgepics]

It's the driver and the city tires here mostly causing the problem. My Explorer will go up that hill, down that hill and around that hill just fine. I've been out in conditions much worse than this. The 1997 Ford Explorer V8 AWD rocks.

[@chrisfinta4941]

Just the msg for the ford driver, stay home you have know idea driving in snow!!!!!!!!😂😂😂😂😂

[@ClassALiving]

If you drive a manual, put it in first and keep it in first while braking, it'll help keep the wheels from locking up.

[@drmawac]

Yea but american ladies drives only automatic

[@crystalf3063]

+drmawac LIES!

[@aryaahmadi4029]

+Class A Living You can do that with almost all auto transmissions too.

[@ClassALiving]

You can put it in a lower gear yes, but automatics don't stay in gear when you brake, they will disengage and allow you to lock up the tires. On a manual transmission if you leave it in gear you would have to kill the engine in order to lock up the tires which is a harder to do.

[@1949crewchief]

+Class A Living auto trans will stay locked up if its put in tow/haul mode but not many cars have that option that i know of.

[@jacobpaas2913]

great to the cars that made it downhill but how do you plan on getting uphill?

[@brennenrulez]

2:29 nice old ram and 1st gen neon. howd that do going down the hill?

[@jorgefonseca9225]

the guy of 4WD ford explorer he use a summer tires 100% sure

[@imnotaplayer957]

and not use a brain 100% sure

[@jorgefonseca9225]

i think to not use, this guy not have experience

[@Gitika1956]

Im Not A Player, best of best comment

[@Joshua79C]

For all we know it could have been summer tires, then again if they were snow rated they still can only handle snow but not ice unless they were studded (Permissible in NC).

[@stevenmc56]

jorge fonseca and can't drive lol

[@nickmartinez6001]

i watching that i live where its snow i notice alot of people hitting the brakes that one mistake when going down hill for manuels put in 4wd in high high lock hubs and stay in first gear in automatics put it lowest gear you have

[@moochnhowzn]

This has to be the longest nothing that I’ve ever done it just goes on for ever

[@irey1978]

Every year i love the new parts i get from the junk yards. Wrecked cars are the best for used engines most of the time.

[@Deano4322]

Isn’t there a part 2 of them trying to come back up the hill .

[@sweetbutterfly9137]

Lol

[@JJSmith1100]

This looks really scary and i would love to give it a go. I have heard that in some instances locking your wheels in snow is the only way to slow your vehicle down in icy conditions. I noticed that even vehicles with abs lock some of the wheels so it must be really slippery. I read in the comment people saying you should not lock your wheels etc, but I suppose control is not the only thing that matters here, you really need to keep your speed supper slow even if it does mean not being able to steer. I have only once in my life drove a car while it was snowing, but never drove on iced roads. Looks like some fun until you are doing it.

[@alansach8437]

Love all the comments. First off, no one knows what kind of tires these folks have on their cars. There are conditions where the best winter tires in the world, AWD and good technique still aren't enough to prevent sliding. It's either inch your way down or slide down out of control with gravity. Not a good idea when there is cross traffic at the bottom of the hill! Second, it's pretty easy to sit on your coach, suck down whatever it is you suck down, and criticize. Also, conditions like this usually happen either early season (Oct. or Nov.) or late season (March or April) when some folks get caught before they have put winter tires on or after they have removed them (if indeed some of them didn't have snow tires.) This could also be an area that doesn't get enough snow to justify snow tires, and they got hit with a freak storm. I've seen conditions like this in Texas, but don't know a lot of folks who put snow tires on. In any case, this is a steep, very cuspy, slushy icy (most dangerous) conditions. Someone recorded it because they knew that. Best bet in conditions like that ..stay home. Not always an option.

[@CYSongMC]

when you buy a 2 wheel drive SUV or Truck in North, you should prepare for that.

[@blueridgepics]

Why don't these vehicles have abs brakes?

[@rodbelding9523]

If you're approaching a hill in the winter and see a guy with a camera standing there, just turn around.

[@amerigovespucci4076]

I give credit to most of them for going as slowly as possible..........

[@twoeightythreez]

They were going too slow. if they would have gone a little faster, say 10mph, they would still have had steering control.

[@jacksonreid6412]

Seems like nobody without ABS knows how to pump the brakes.

[@makanaki9581]

🤣🤣🤣🤣😂 right. Kept going like a bozo 🤣🤣😂

[@CrusaderSports250]

A lot of abs systems in those conditions give up and don't work, as a friend of mine found out when he gently slid into two cars at three mph!. Cadence braking where you hit the brake pedal hard and repeatedly is the best way to maintain control, abs works the same way but your foot doesn't depend on sensors and computers.

[@gratefulaya192]

worst drivers i have ever seen! yes i know it is snowing and has ice but the way they are handling the cars and suv's is just terrible

[@Y10Q]

+Grateful Chad I thought they did excellent, consider the situation. Expert drivers.

[@gratefulaya192]

Y10Q they do not know how to turn or hit the gas when appropriate.

[@Y10Q]

Grateful Chad are you blind?? They did exactly as they were supposed to. They have done this many times before obviously. I have driven down a steep hill, covered with snow and ice, and that is exactly how you get a vehicle downhill. Those people are expert drivers.

[@Y10Q]

Grateful Chad I don't think you even drive. What you see in the video is textbook vehicle control during a descent on a iced up hill. Wheels are oriented correctly. Even the guy in the Explorer managed to get out cause he can actually drive. Cars don't go straight when they start sliding, so you gotta control it with gas and brakes/steering. Which they did really nicely.

[@haagendance1913]

+Y10Q "Wheels are oriented correctly"?? Are you kiddin me??? Maybe after 5 minutes wheels are oriented correctly. Duh!

[@davidgibson4840]

Did these guys have to wait for summer to get home?

[@lyndajones6605]

ok... im no truck expert..by why is the silver dodges drivers side tire rolling..and the passengers tire is locked?..at 0.32 in the video?

[@Gass96851]

The brakes are your enemy...gas and drift 😎

[@ronaldshank7589]

First gear...from what I remember, all, or at least most, vehicles have a First Gear. Also: Anybody here remember a little something called snow-chains? They're easy to use, and they're very effective, too! Any AutoZone, O'Riley's, or Advance Automotive Store should have just what you need. They'd most certainly prevent sliding down a hill like this. People driving without chains on In this kind of weather make about as much sense, as Larry the Cable Guy used to say, as somebody wipin' their butt before they poop! It don't make sense at all!

[@THE-xp3hp]

Car go vrooom vroooom

[@ivanjaranovic4479]

There are tires for snow in my country

[@edifyguy]

Mine too! Small world.

[@Deacetis1991]

As is here

[@alansach8437]

How do you know what kind of tires were on these vehicles? Could you see? I couldn't. I will go along with a lot of the comments on technique, but saying they don't have the right tires when you have no idea is just dumb.

[@emilvikingtorjussen9323]

It’s not had too see That the tires they are using is summer tires.. the 4x4 was Also using summer tires..

[@pinkiepie1656]

That’s the nice thing here in Murica. We can choose to have better tires and make fun of stupid people. I have a Subaru Forester with new snow tires every November. I also have snow chains at all times (though I haven’t needed them yet).

[@carminefast77]

people now days have no car control, the first guy with the old school s-10 made it look easy without snow tires,and abs. dont people go play in parking lots anymore to see how their car reacts in snow? everyone seems to think the awd,abs,traction control if going to save them. but yet they dont have a clue when it comes to car control.

[@ilovejesus925]

+carminefast77 That's the first thing I do with a "new" car. I wait for the first snow fall then I go play in the school parking lot until I get to know my car's limitations.

[@carminefast77]

same here we have an old airport runway that they test cars on. it dont open untill jan 1st so untill then anyone can drive in there and play around. it has four runways a mile long

[@ilovejesus925]

carminefast77 Nice! :-)

[@denisimurataj3787]

@@carminefast77are you in the UK? If so where is this runway???

[@wvboy0311]

In snow and I ce I turn off traction control on my 2017 ram 2500 with a 6 speed manual make it easier

[@danedwards3015]

I never see the ABS kickin in on any videos like this Ive watched. Does it not work at slow speeds?

[@hlee633]

Most of the trouble is the brakes and the powertrain battling it out. Shifting into neutral removes the powertrain's forward momentum and gives you much better control.