The result of me taking a picture through the window. It's enough to make you cry.As you may or may not know, a huge snow storm crapped all over Minnesota today. In light of this event, I thought I would take a break from nattering about my clothes to discuss Winter Driving. Now, you would think Minnesotans would have this down. You would be wrong-o. Here are a few tips from me, possibly the worst driver ever:
1. Brush the snow off your car. Do ALL of the windows, even that pesky back one, just in case you, you know, need to see what is behind you for some reason. If you are feeling really motivated, brush as much snow off the top of the car as you can so it doesn't slide off and block your view.
2. Scrape off any ice that may be under the snow. Do not make a tiny porthole in the driver's side of the windshield and pretend you can see, because we all know you can't.
3. Turn your lights on. This cannot be over-emphasized. Dirty grayish car on a dirty grayish road against a dirty grayish sky equals nobody can see your dumbass.
4. Slow down. I'm talking to you, Mr. Escalade driver. That enormous hunk of iron you drive does not make you Superman. While you're at it, save the aggressive tailgating for a nice, dry, sunny day, m'kay?
5. A snowstorm is not the time to practice automotive multi-tasking. Cease and desist eating, scratching, cell phone chatting, texting and nose-picking. Both hands on the wheel, both eyes on the road is the motto here. (Unless Nickleback comes on the radio. Then changing the station is totally worth the risk of death.)
6. If your car should happen to stall, say in the middle of France Avenue, please turn on your emergency flashers. Geez.
Those are my most important ones. Always remember, better late than dead!
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