Lesley wrote: I get sent to cover 3 or 4 winter driving programs every year. Some are driving schools, others are put on by tire companies. Personally– I think they should be mandatory. Once you've done braking and skid pad exercises with AWD, FWD and RWD with/without winter tires – you become a believer. The best 4x4 on the market shod with all-seasons can't hold a candle to an econo-box in snows.
but but but but.. the head of the National Highway Safety Comittee says that driver training has no impact on accidents!