On Mon, 26 Nov 2012 21:29:33 -0800 (PST), Harry K
wrote:

On Nov 26, 3:52Â*pm, wrote:
On Mon, 26 Nov 2012 11:04:07 -0800 (PST), Harry K
wrote:



Harry K

Â*Think about it. Â*Then think again and consider your answer.

Not only thought about it before posting (more than once BTW) and know
that that iss the advice given by professionals.

It is fine to come up with your own theories of stuff but don't expect
people to buy them because _you_ said so.

Harry K

Â* You didn't read what I was responding to, did you??? it said - and I
copy / paste the quote - " Â*that's where the road is, and get out
of your vehicle and further away, prefera".

Read before you respond.

Not only did I read it, I WROTE it and I did not write what you just
quoted. Don't beliee me, read the post you responded to.

YOu are grasping at straws trying to justify your advice that goes
agains all the professionals.

Harry K
Harry - what advice have I given that goes against the advice of
WHAT professionals?????

Here are just a few quotes and references that agree with me.

from
http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/saf...terdrive.shtml

Once in a skid, steer in the direction of the skid. To do this, look
where you want your vehicle to go and steer toward that spot. Be
careful not to oversteer. If you are on ice and skidding in a straight
line, step on the clutch or shift to neutral.

and

What to Do in an EmergencyIf you get stuck or stranded, dont panic.
Stay with your vehicle for safety and warmth. Wait for help to arrive.
If you are in an area with cell phone service and have a cell phone,
call for help. Remember, dialing 911 on your cell phone will connect
you with the emergency services contact centre in the area. Please use
1-888-310-1122 for non-emergencies.

Be careful if you have to get out of your vehicle when on the shoulder
of a busy road. If possible, use the door away from traffic.

If you attempt to free your vehicle from the snow, be careful. Dress
warmly, shovel slowly and do not overexert yourself. Do not attempt to
shovel or push your vehicle if you have a medical condition. Body heat
is retained when clothing is kept dry. Wet clothing, due to the
weather or perspiration, can lead to a dangerous loss of body heat.

Draw attention to your vehicle. Use emergency flashers, flares, or a
Call Police sign. Run your motor sparingly. Be careful of exhaust
fumes. For fresh air, slightly open a window away from the wind. Exit
your vehicle occasionally to make sure the exhaust pipe is clear of
drifting snow before running the engine.

In blizzard conditions, especially overnight, make sure one person
stays awake, because help could take some time to arrive. Maintain
circulation by moving your feet, hands and arms

from http://www.purealpine.com/samoens/winter-driving/

What to do if you get trapped in snow
Call the emergency services to let them know roughly where you are and
your licence number.
Always stay with your vehicle. In heavy snow its easy to get
disoriented and separated from your car.
Keep your car hazard lights on.
Stay warm by running the engine. Its vital to ensure that the exhaust
pipe is not blocked by snow. If the engine fumes cant escape, you
could be overwhelmed by carbon monoxide gas which can kill.
Even if its safe and the exhaust is clear, do not run the engine for
more than 10 or 15 minutes in each hour.

from http://weather.about.com/od/winterwe...r_survival.htm

In a Car or Truck

€¢Never leave the vehicle. If you are stranded, the vehicle offers a
form of protection from overexposure to the cold. A single person
walking through the snow is also harder to find than a stranded car or
truck.
€¢It is okay to run the car for short periods to provide some heat.
Remember to crack the windows a small amount to allow for the
circulation of fresh air. Dangerous exhaust fumes, including carbon
monoxide, can build up very quickly. This is especially true if the
tailpipe is buried in the snow.
€¢Keep yourself moving. A car offers little room for you to keep your
blood flowing, but exercise is a must. Clap your hands, stomp your
feet, and move around as much as possible at least once an hour. In
addition to keeping your body moving, keep your mind and spirit from
wandering too far into gloom. While potentially dangerous situations
are not a time of joy, keeping yourself from added stress will allow
you to make smarter decisions when necessitated.
€¢Make the car visible for a rescue. Hang bits of bright colored cloth
or plastic from the windows. If the snow has stopped falling, open the
hood of the car as a signal of distress

from http://www.handycanadian.com/article...rm-driving.asp

The following are tips on what to do if you are caught in your car
during a bad snow storm:

€¢If your vehicle becomes immobilized, stay inside the vehicle until
help arrives. Exceptions - to clear the exhaust pipe of ice and snow
and prevent the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning; or other
precautionary measures that must be taken before returning to the
safety of your car.
€¢Tie a bright piece of cloth to the antenna to make your vehicle more
visible.
€¢If you have them, set flares; follow instructions.
€¢Run your engine 10 to 15-minutes out of every hour for heat; crack a
window for ventilation.
€¢€œExercise;€� move your arms, legs, fingers, and toes to keep your
blood circulating.