G-ManBart Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Upon moving to a northern state where I figured people had a lot of experience in dealing with snow I guess I expected people would know it's a bad idea to drive without clearing most of the snow off their cars....but I was wrong. It seems ever fourth idiot driving around has half a foot of snow on their roof and only some of the windows partially cleared. Even when it's not snowing and you're driving behind one of these morons you have to keep cleaning your windshield and dodging huge chunks as they fly off. I understand not wanting to get cold while clearing your car, but come on, this shouldn't really be optional. Lazy, lazy, lazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel1212 Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 But Chris why do they have to clean it off when it will just blow off as they go down the road.....idiots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Amish 1 Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Snow? What snow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPatterson Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 You are discovering the joy/pain of being a Michigan driver. The law only requires that you clean your windows and it is a joy to see that they have cleaned the windshield as they use the Interstate number as the speed limit. Luckily you are not entering town from the east or west on I94. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Ho Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 G-man, It's a smoke screen so the feds can't tail them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirveyr Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 They learn it from the City of Detroit, who's snow removal method is to wait for spring so that it melts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidnal Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Snow? What snow? Ditto...snow, what snow...it is sunny and clear here...about 65 degree high... AND there's a good match tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JQ- Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Those guys are just looking for a big hole to hit in the road...then it all comes off...easy. My favorite is the ones who only clear off the window right behind their heads... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Habicht Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 It's a safety measure -- heavier cars get better traction on slick streets.... :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I don't like those folks either but sometimes I'm on of them, it is nearly impossible to clear the snow from the roof rack of a Nissan Xterra. On the bright side you can control how far behind those folks you drive. Remember, you don't have to tailgate them even though it may seem it is the law in places like New Jersey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bofe954 Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I like the big sheets of ice that fly off semi's... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Habicht Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I don't like those folks either but sometimes I'm on of them, it is nearly impossible to clear the snow from the roof rack of a Nissan Xterra. On the bright side you can control how far behind those folks you drive. Remember, you don't have to tailgate them even though it may seem it is the law in places like New Jersey. Then you don't have the right tools..... ....or Kathy's not asking you to clean the roof off.... :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunracer38 Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Here is what I hate. I was crossing a bridge today when ice hit my roof about 100 feet above. It came from the top of the trestle. I was told I must pay for it out of my pocket. The top of my roof on my Dodge Truck has four dents and the light inside fell off the roof. It sounded like a gun shot. I did not react in such a way that caused an accident. But part of this is coming out of my pocket. The bridge employee said it was from God. I said you should have advised all the people who were crossing the river. I saw one vehicle on the other side with a smashed windshield. On the roadway was many broken pieces of ice. I was told by one person I will need a new roof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sslav Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 I don't like those folks either but sometimes I'm on of them, it is nearly impossible to clear the snow from the roof rack of a Nissan Xterra. On the bright side you can control how far behind those folks you drive. Remember, you don't have to tailgate them even though it may seem it is the law in places like New Jersey. It becomes even harder when you have a ski rack up on your roof rack. If I am at home I bring out one of those folding contractor benches and get up on it with a long handled broom. Still I only manage to get most of of it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wurm Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Welcome to Michigan We also like to drive in the left lane and get pissy when someone wants us to move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singlestack Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 This Hate rant has turned into a discussion, which is beyond the bounds of the rules for the Hate Forum. Thus, it must be closed. Please review the Hate Forum Rules: http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8097 [note: this is a generic response] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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