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Driving on ice or freezing rain

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Diantane, Nov 1, 2020.

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  1. Nov 1, 2020 #1
    Diantane

    Diantane Light Load Member

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    You don't. Chains are for snow. When there is ice or freezing rain, stay off the road until they are treated or suffer a crashed truck (or worse)

    Telling if there is ice on the road: Watch the tires of a vehicle near you. If you see mist coming from the rear of their tires, it is safe to drive. If the mist goes away, don't use your brakes or throttle. Let the truck coast and slowly get to the shoulder or other safe place.

    Back in the early eighties I was on the Pennsylvania Turnpike and saw the mist go away. So I slowly moved over to the shoulder and stopped. Got out of the tractor to check the road for ice and I slid completely across the highway (no other traffic thank God). Had to climb back on my hands and knees using my fingernails to grip the ice. Got on the CB and warned other drivers to get off the road. Went to channel 9 and reported the emergency. Waited until the state highway trucks treated the roads and saw water running to the side. Checked the road again, but this time I held on to the cab handle. Could feel the rough service and continued my trip.
     
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  3. Nov 1, 2020 #2
    Dennixx

    Dennixx Road Train Member

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    I'm surprised the rig didn't slide right on down the hill..
    We run out of MN and ice, snow and freezing rain come with the territory for us.
     
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  4. Nov 1, 2020 #3
    jamespmack

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    Tip I have allways found to be true. Ice will freeze on glass side of mirrors before any place else. Keep a eye on it.

    I mean a mirror or braket that is not heated.
     
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  5. Nov 1, 2020 #4
    Diantane

    Diantane Light Load Member

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    With snow you can steer through it like a sleigh, but I have taken a 4 wheel drive truck in ice and helplessly skidded sideways into some trees.
     
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  7. Nov 1, 2020 #5
    Accidental Trucker

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    I watched a pickup go slowly around the curve on I-80 near Green River, WY, and break traction and slide sideways off the road. Ice is no joke.

    However, chains will most certainly deal with ice in a safe, if slow, manner.
     
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  8. Nov 1, 2020 #6
    JC1971

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    As the road freezes, you see less and less spray. In no way does this mean it is completely safe to drive.
     
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  9. Nov 5, 2020 #7
    striker

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    Drive within your comfort and exp. zone.
     
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  10. Nov 5, 2020 #8
    Dave_in_AZ

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    This is freezing rain.

    20200117_172700.jpg
     
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  11. Nov 5, 2020 #9
    AKDoug

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    If I didn't drive in the ice and snow, I'd end up having to park the truck for 6 months. Chains do work, I don't know why you say they won't.
     
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  12. Nov 6, 2020 #10
    CargoWahgo

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    If it is a town called Sayre

    Well..... I just slow on down.

    Even if it isn't in Oklahoma. Just the thought of getting squirrelly there again gives me the heebijeebees. The road looks like normal road then all of the sudden your tag axle goes weeeeeeeeeeeeeee.....

    Give me Canada... Lol atleast it is colour coded.
     
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