Dont wanna to use winter tires?

@UrbanPicturesUK

4 ай бұрын

This area of the UK rarely gets snow of a depth where costly winter tyres are required. Perhaps once every couple of years at best. 99% of people, I would say, in the south of the UK, do not have winter tyres.

@DT__1

4 ай бұрын

99.99% 😊

@cinderella8719

4 ай бұрын

@@UrbanPicturesUK That's this problematic misunderstanding to think, you only would need winter tyres in deep snow. Temperatures below about 5°C even on dry streets make winter tyres necessary, because most summer tyres become too hard at cold temperatures. Add rain, frost, snow or even ice and you will clearly have a difference - even with many cheap winter tyres.

@HollySwanson

4 ай бұрын

No money for winter tyres :(

@zygis1819

4 ай бұрын

@@UrbanPicturesUK If these people are on summer tires, what made them start driving that day then? I understand people have jobs to go to but isnt it common sense that summer tires in snow is an awful combo?

As a Finn this is both compelling and shocking. It's not even that much snow.

@jamiereid9322

Жыл бұрын

@@V8VORLICH Probably because we only get these conditions at most, 1% of the year, sometimes not even once a year so why would people have specialised tyres for a rare occurrence? Easier to just avoid it for the 3 or 4 days a year it happens.

@fpvDRE

Жыл бұрын

@@jamiereid9322 true james shame everyone over here thinks they turn into colin mcrae when it snows lol 🤣🤣

@eugeniuszkusznierewicz7611

Жыл бұрын

They don't get winter tyres.

@siegessaule

Жыл бұрын

I think they are on all seasons that are not designed for this much snow. Even modern cars are spinning all four wheels and getting sucked into the kerb. Here in Toronto people run all seasons year round, and they don't have issues with a few inches of snow like thia video.

@fpvDRE

Жыл бұрын

@@siegessaule also throttle control evan people just jame the pedal down in snow here lol no traction at all

Greetings form Poland, you call it disaster, we call it Monday:)

@jayc342009

Жыл бұрын

Did you just come here to gloat? Get a life bro

@jaysverdict8108

Жыл бұрын

@@jayc342009 Right? How lame

@lilbullet158

Жыл бұрын

@ANTI ASMR Ha Ha 🤣Great comment ! That Really made me laugh ...:)

@rustyj5092

Жыл бұрын

Yeah in Britain we only get snow once every hundred years, its not like we get cold weather every winter😏

@PitK-ep6ee

Жыл бұрын

@@rustyj5092 it must be global warming then

As a Swede, I'm amazed that you don't use gravel on the snow or winter tyres

@noodle9621

5 ай бұрын

this is incredibly rare for the uk & they do grit the roads but this was a freak storm.

@ottolehtonen8048

5 ай бұрын

was just thinking the same as a fin they dont eaven know what to do when your car slides a little

@henrikmarkus5046

5 ай бұрын

sure but wnter tires is not enough on ice, but gravel and winter tires are tho

@BrawleyLE

5 ай бұрын

@@henrikmarkus5046 studded winter tires handle ice well, but not wet asphalt

@bertjesklotepino

5 ай бұрын

socks. Tire socks. Made of cloth. Fabric. They work Brilliantly on snowy roads. @@BrawleyLE

The level of driving demonstrated here is shocking. I noticed similar when it snowed heavily last and I had to drive out to rescue a friend who was stuck. People don't understand how to drive in the snow, especially with low/no traction. Do NOT lock the wheels, you will lose steering. Do not stop on a hill... someone did this in front of me. They kept stopping multiple times and then took several minutes to get going again. It was driving me insane.

@julianevans9548

5 ай бұрын

Absolutely standard British behaviour. 95% of us don't have winter tyres, and very few have the slightest clue how to drive in the snow. It's better in Scotland (and, unsurprisingly, the further north you go, the better) and better if you're a bit older and thus have driven in the snow more (as it was more common back in the day). The thing that always gets me is that if you don't know what you're doing and you're not on winter tyres, why don't you just not drive that day?

@AverageAlien

5 ай бұрын

Also doesn't help if you're driving an automatic. At that point you just have to close your eyes and pray. Yet another reason manuals are superior

@quietman2672

5 ай бұрын

Just posted virtually the same. Don't disengage the gears and the wheels can't lock. 👍 Keep it in gear.

@quietman2672

5 ай бұрын

@@AverageAlien All depends who's driving the manual car my automatic car has snow mode which lowers the rev rate and will not engage first gear. Goes anywhere in the snow. 👍

@naffeju

5 ай бұрын

@@julianevans9548 Because of British common sense: meaning having not a clue

I love how that girls immediate reaction was to jump out of a perfectly safe car and risk being hit by a giant lump of steel

@aatifmehmood3385

Жыл бұрын

Women ☕️

@breeze8534

Жыл бұрын

true, it's woman

@minecraftzocker272

Жыл бұрын

Certified woman moment

@frodev728

Жыл бұрын

You ain’t seen nothing! Search youtube for “paignton ice skating for cars - original”… 🤦🏼‍♀️

@pete4206

Жыл бұрын

And they want equal pay

As a Swede, I am completely amazed. So THIS is why we have to use winter tyres by law. I finally get it. :)

@adamt4051

Жыл бұрын

We use snow tyres as well in Canada never had problem no matter how bad weather is

@benttranberg2690

Жыл бұрын

@Gimp, that's all right, but then they should not drive their cars when the snow hits. If it's that rare, it shouldn't be a problem for drivers to stay home, work from home, or find safe transportation. Btw, our air conditioners chill in the summer and heat in the winter, so there's no need to store them away. Kind of like our cars.

@4nd3rzzon

Жыл бұрын

Förstod du inte det tidigare

@jamieduff1981

Жыл бұрын

They're a menace. Every winter we get this calamity. Even if you have winter tyres there's a good chance the road will be blocked by some idiot who doesn't, or they'll skid into your car and wreck it.

@mortjoer

Жыл бұрын

The summer tires on that lovely Volvo must have been hard to look at.

people see the cars crash and still drive. all insurance companies will love this youtube channel because it has recorded all the accidents xD

1:09 The driver of the little red car dealt with that like a champ. 👏👏👏 Brake gently and let the wheels turn. That’s advice that I’ve always given.

It's beyond me how people live in countries with a winter season, and don't switch to winter tyres. Even if there's no snow, the rubber compound in winter tyres is specifically geared towards low temperature/freezing conditions to ensure you maintain grip.

@8alakai8

Жыл бұрын

i think they dont get much snow normally so thats wy they dont have winter tyres

@GIGI-lp1gc

Жыл бұрын

Winter tyres won't make much difference if dusting of snow on black ice

@davecom3

Жыл бұрын

@@GIGI-lp1gc of course they will. Winter tyres carry snow and ice ratings. The best winter tyres cope with snow, ice, and rain.

@db7610

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Colombo

@TheEpicMineCrafter13

Жыл бұрын

We lucky if we get snow once every 3 to 5 years

The most shocking in the entire video is that even the police drive around without winter tires… here in the Netherlands we also rarely have snow but all emergency vehicles have winter tires and most cars also switch to winter tires or have all seasons…

@MrDomestosWC

6 ай бұрын

I think 9/10 english folks believe in 10-yro all-season slicks (aka. kojak's specials). Some other regions like Scotland and Wales are a bit different though. I worked in the UK as a delivery driver during my student years, I demanded my boss to install winter tires in November. He was looking at me like I was a fool. Nevertheless he installed them because I rejected any other deliveries without winter tires. I come from a country with a lot of winter driving conditions. So one day I woke up early and there was like 1in of snow and UK roads are almost never prepared - they frequently get freezing rain followed by snow at night. I left home immediately since I knew it was going to be a long day. I went to the warehouse to load my delivery for the day. The roads were empty, nobody at work yet. I loaded everything and went to do my job, around 300km for the day. I stopped at the first shop to drop my delivery and the owner was looking at me like I was a fool - he asked "why would you drive hundreds of kms in those conditions?!". I shrugged my shoulders not really understanding what he meant and went on with my rough day. Half way when most folks woke up my boss is calling me and gives me sh*t for proceeding with the delivery - "but this is exactly why I requested winter tires!". I did my job and returned safely to the warehouse, my boss was sitting there and looking at me like I was an idiot again... The entire nation gets shut down when there is like 1in of snow and they are completely unprepared, only major motorways get road maintenance vehicles dispatched.

@MementoMori-xx5qo

6 ай бұрын

Nowhere in the station will you find a spare set of tyres

@danielrieper6971

6 ай бұрын

Yea, same here in Germany. And when winter conditions appear or get "worse" they all are equiped with chains even on flat area or using spike tyres.

@franzweber7494

5 ай бұрын

There are no winter tires available after the Brexit 😂

@DenisSadcikovs

5 ай бұрын

​@@franzweber7494funny you say that, it actually is a problem, I can't get my favourite winter set anywhere on the island. And no one overseas wants to ship ☹️

That woman that got out of the back seat is a lunatic 😮she never once looked back to see if a vehicle was coming straight at her . She is a danger to herself. And to others acting like that .

This reminds me of when we had a severe blizzard in Greece the day we decided to visit a ski resort. We still use chains here, not winteer tires, on the front wheels. I remember seeing the police on the entrance of the mountain road stopping anyone who had no chains for their cars and yet, when we came down some hours later I counted over 35 cars that had fallen to the sides. It was insane. I played it ultra safe, only 1st gear in and let gravity take me down. That ofcourse lead to taking over 40 minutes for normally a 15 minutes trip but still, I wouldn't endager my friends' lives over 25 minutes of our time.

@elisaa9981

4 ай бұрын

That was very wise of you. As they say: better to lose a minute in life than your life in a minute.

@truthseeker7794

4 ай бұрын

@@elisaa9981It would be even wiser not to drive in the first place.

Trouble is when I drive past easily with my winter tyres on, I will probably get hit by one of these Morons.

@MrWesleychuck

Жыл бұрын

tis why I just don't risk the car at all not only you to worry about lol , I just walk its my job anyway as a postman so I'm used to it ! even though everyone tells me I got fwd , yea but things can still go wrong plus others on the road . plus I care to much for my car and wouldn't risk it

@paulwebb6184

Жыл бұрын

I put winter tyres on my van, they weren't cheap, but probably only the cost of a small bump and without the hassle that goes with it

@real-eyes-realise-real-lies

Жыл бұрын

@@MrWesleychuck front wheel drive evo ay? You mean 4wd

@MrWesleychuck

Жыл бұрын

@@real-eyes-realise-real-lies lol yea my bad I had a typing moment I guess haha , don't worry I didn't convert it that would be dumb

@johncummins3860

Жыл бұрын

Yea, also winter tyres won't fix stupidity! !

"What's the weather like?" "It's heavily snowing, ice everywhere!" Everyone in Gloucestershire "We'll risk it then"

@deivytrajan

Жыл бұрын

Dint you have a job?

@lowercentenary

Жыл бұрын

@@deivytrajan no snow day?

@LordSandwichII

Жыл бұрын

Probably a lot of people were already driving and just wanted to get home.

@opuntialophora6773

Жыл бұрын

@@LordSandwichII until to destroyed his car or to get injured. Il vaut mieux-être raisonnable de ce temps.

@bmc9504

Жыл бұрын

3 months of snow in peak district usually. No problem.

As a person whos from Latvia and where we get average -20(celsius) and lower winters I am shocked how underdeveloped some countries are at winter.

@AntaresSQ01

5 ай бұрын

Aside from the shocking driving ability of these people there is your answer. You get -20C winters. The UK doesn't. You get snow 2x a year for 2-3 days and that's it, average winter temperature in the UK is 5°C, so even in the odd occasion that it's freezing overnight, it'll all melt in the day. These people just don't know when to stay home...

Im from Sweden, and I actually had to use summertires to go to the tireshop in snow, I would never do that again. Could hardly turn the car at 5km/h. Had my winter tires fitted, and it was like driving on a normal road.

Over here in Germany we have 2 sets of wheels,one for summer and one for winter.we put the winter one's on in October and change them back to summer in april.been here for 32years and have never been stuck in snow .

@bikeman123

Жыл бұрын

I expect your local authorities actually grit the roads

@mariobotti1952

Жыл бұрын

Same thing in northern Italy. It is mandatory from 15th of november to 15th of april, otherwise you get fined

@MikeSmith-tx2lp

Жыл бұрын

Often hire a car in ski season in Germany/ Austria. Could not believe the difference winter tyres make. UK isn’t invested in this because most of the time we don’t warrant the conditions. Funny watching muppets who think 4x4 and ABS/Traction Control means they can go anywhere in any conditions. Physics takes no prisoners 😂.

@thesushifiend

Жыл бұрын

I'm British but lived in Germany in 2010 when we had an epic winter. I bought a set of wheels with winter tyres for my car and never looked back. But here in the southern UK, you may only see snow settle on the ground once in 5 years, and after a couple of days it's gone. There's no sense in buying winter tyres when for 99.9% of the time it never gets below 0°C

@kevint3845

Жыл бұрын

Yes but we in England have better quality idiots and lots more fun watching people failing to do anything in the snow

One thing us English can never boast about is our ability to deal with snow

@dan.9734

Жыл бұрын

Or play football

@trekkietrek1774

Жыл бұрын

English are thick

@notme1345

Жыл бұрын

@@trekkietrek1774 yet we took over the world and you're speaking our language 🤣

@luciussander8217

Жыл бұрын

@@trekkietrek1774 Look how many inventions were made by the English. You wouldn't have an internet if it weren't for the English. The only thick person around here is the dumbass making that comment, that's you by the way.

@trekkietrek1774

Жыл бұрын

@@notme1345 dude, I'm English, so yes I speak the language. Your comment 'we took over the world' confirms my statement, I thank you sir

As a Brit in Canada …The uk is not prepared for snow of any amount …No roads salted or plowed(government fail) And no winter tires on any vehicles (but in defence there’s not enough snow each year to justify winter tires) best just to stay at home for the day or 2 that it snows

1:56 I love the fact that all around the cars are sliding meanwhile a guy on a bike making his way up the hill just fine 😂

@filledwithvariousknowledge2747

6 ай бұрын

Mountain bike tyres work in the snow. Before I stopped riding for some reason I tried using my road bike and I kept slipping and falling off😂😂

@Naah732

6 ай бұрын

He can transfer weight to the back that's why

@gravemind6536

6 ай бұрын

MTBs are perfect in the snow knobly tyres to gobble up the snow and with a decent tyre brand they will handle the tempreture just fine. MTB tyres are designed to grip well in wet mud so they're going to atleast be semi decent in snow.

@AndrewTSq

6 ай бұрын

I have studded tires on my bike on winters. It gives you more grip than in summer :)

@robertos9417

6 ай бұрын

@@filledwithvariousknowledge2747 They don't man, it's terrifying and slow at the same time. It's alright when the snow becomes compressed though.

If you don't have the correct tyres for the conditions, then stay at home. Even 4x4 drivers believe they can handle snow with summer tyres. Expensive lessons were learnt here.

@markgriffiths409

Жыл бұрын

Yep, all season or winter tyres 🛞, tyre reviews channel on YT covers this and it’s surprising the difference it makes!

@theenglishtrucker1849

Жыл бұрын

@@markgriffiths409 Well its not surprising, its the difference between night n day, summer n winter.

@seanwood6303

Жыл бұрын

Complete idiots ,just stop at home !

@berty1422

Жыл бұрын

A couple of these Warriors got stuck just outside my house a couple of years ago. The first one got stuck and he phoned his mate in another to pull him out and BOTH got stuck. They thought they could drive through the snowdrift in their big 4X4....bu they just got hung up on the drift and the tyres couldnt reach the ground. A farmer brought his digger out and cleared a path and pulled them out.

@sassythesasquatch4425

Жыл бұрын

had little snow in birmingham, fuck me the amount of cars that were struggling on little snow was horrifying. do people not get winter or all season tyres? watching those car struggle had me thinking, it would take on idiot to literally smack right into mine.

I love how this is like late October weather here. We got busses drifing on the meager amounts of snow.

I love watching these videos so much.

Personally, I am shocked that without having winter tyres fitted so many people decided to drive. For me it equals to drunk driving. You have no control. One can think that the drunk getting behind a wheel does not think clearly what they are doing but here most of the people should be capable of assessing the risk.

@snotnosewilly99

Жыл бұрын

Many don't know the risk. Hey!!! It's snowing!!! Let's get in the car and go look at the snow.

@highdownmartin

Жыл бұрын

Look at Rufford now closed to traffic Ford videos for the intellectual ability of most drivers. Most people wouldn’t even know that winter tyres exist let alone what they’re running on their car.

@nigelwatson2750

Жыл бұрын

Want to learn how to drive on #SNOW? Pro-tips from #Finland kzread.info/dash/bejne/d2ylrMp_l7K9oaQ.html

@mrbeeoutdoors3213

Жыл бұрын

Most people don't know any better (not an excuse), but at garages they'll get offered a "budget, mid range or top range" and they take what's given... very few people buy their own tyres and get a garage to fit the tyres or have a spare set. I've got all weather tyres on mine, we just don't have the weather to justify a winter set sitting around doing nothing for 2-3 years, eventually being binned after a few thousand miles because they've aged and cracked...

@nickex2003

Жыл бұрын

And what if they were already out when the snow got bad?

Still amazes me that people in our town still think they can beat that hill in poor weather! They’ll never learn!

@markmd9

Жыл бұрын

They paid money for 4WD and they demand results!

@derek5336

Жыл бұрын

@@markmd9 they just need a vw beetle

@JustUsFlyers

Жыл бұрын

@@markmd9 to be fair, most people buy poor 4wd cars and put summer tyres on them! Cant beat a proper Quattro system with all season tyres! (for a normal road car at least)

@jayhuman7013

Жыл бұрын

But they know best,. Surely if they just keep trying really hard lolololol

@kakavalle8305

Жыл бұрын

Does ANYONE use WINTERTYRES in your town or for that matter anywhere in GB????; Here in Sweden we have a law that during winter conditions all cars, lorrys and bus MUST have correct winter tyres. The tyres shall have the specific mark that look like a alp mountain. If we don't have the correct tyres and the police discover that, it will cost a big fine. For each tyre that is wrong type. I drive lorry and wagon with a total weight of up to 64 tons in total. I have correct tyres. I have no problem to drive in snow conditions like in the video.

Back in the 70s, when we still had snow most winters, I lived in the Midlands and worked at BL Longbridge. I lived on a steep hill and had a 15 mile drive to work. I never got stuck, and there weren't large numbers of accidents, because people then had a basic understanding of how to drive on snow. High gear, drive gently, leave plenty of room, don't brake, and don't stop on a hill. I started with a Mk2 Cortina on cross ply tyres, which did not have much grip and liked going sideways, then had an Allegro, which was much better in the snow.

Come and live in Swindon, been here all my life and we never get this amount of weather problems, except in 1964 when I was 11, the snow was great fun and that's all I remember. We get some patches of roads that get flooded but it's all passable. I think we are protected by all the hills around us.

"I got a 4x4 mate, my truck has no issues on these roads" - slides sideways with 0 control

Dude on the bicycle at 1:55: "what is all the fuss about then ?" 😀

@filledwithvariousknowledge2747

Жыл бұрын

Looks a mountain bike which is why he’s doing fine. Road bike tyres would make it impossible to ride in the snow

@HOOOPER

8 ай бұрын

​@@filledwithvariousknowledge2747 look up cycling in oslo, it's not about the tyres, it's about the weight of bicycles

I love in the UK and I must admit I went out and bought snow chains a few years back and have never had a issue with snow since

its actually unbelievable how disrespectful the snow is handeled by some drivers. cars are heavy and compressed snow is as slippery as ice. As it turns out, it seems completely normal that when the first snow hits the number of car accidents peaks because snow is disrespected that much by some bright individuals of humanity

Even the law has the wrong tyres on 😮

@PedroConejo1939

Жыл бұрын

You'd think that they, of all people would have that sorted.

@nigelwatson2750

Жыл бұрын

Want to learn how to drive on #SNOW? Pro-tips from #Finland kzread.info/dash/bejne/d2ylrMp_l7K9oaQ.html

@eleycki

Жыл бұрын

Pitiful isn’t it!

@PsychoticEwok

Жыл бұрын

In the UK we've been lumped with an incompetent government over a decade now what England votes the rest of us are forced to have, it's not surprising and most definitely pathetic. Lucky up here in Scotland our emergency services have a bit of control of their budgets and have winter tyres for the most part particularly the more rural areas

@mrbeeoutdoors3213

Жыл бұрын

@@PsychoticEwok ah yes, because I'm sure Kier Starmer has all these draft emails set up with the subject "don't forget to change ymto winter tyres". You also state "up in scotland"... Gloucestershire is a southern county, at best lower middle...

I love looking at cars that drive in winter with summer tires. it's very relaxing

@Max.44

7 ай бұрын

The best winter tire has zero grip with ice or water under the snow. Many of them there were probably on winter tires.

@abdullahz4804

7 ай бұрын

@@Max.44 Looks like summers to me

@Max.44

7 ай бұрын

@@abdullahz4804 Especially on mountains rain mixed with snow is very common and that grips like wet soap. Any winter tire would act the same as a summer tire in some conditions.

@boywarrick

6 ай бұрын

@@Max.44 Knowing the thought process of probably 85-90% of drivers in the UK, I will put money on the fact that the majority of cars featured in this video will be on the absolutely cheapest of cheap ditchfinder crap summer tyres you can buy! Nevermind them being on winters... most of these tyres won't even make it to the bottom ranking on any major tyre test. The brits love their "cheapest round black circles please"

@OsaculnenolajO

6 ай бұрын

​@@Max.44Not in these conditions. This isn't even bad, and everyone has almost zero traction. I would bet every tire in this video was a summer tire.

You don't need a TV or Internet in that Town, you get all the show outside for free.

Under 7 degree Celsius, summer tyres become hard as if they were made of plastic. On the contrary, winter tyres stay soft and keep a grip. It is not only a questions of snow. It is that simple. All these cars are sliding for that reason mostly. Forgive me my english, I'm from Croatia. 😊

Remember people when you start to slide make sure you panic and break hard! That's how we get these videos

@skydriver5709

Жыл бұрын

Locked wheels are just ice skates. Let the tires roll, and steer. Always amazes me how we'll have cars on my street that come down the hill slowly and in control, but as soon as they start making their turn they'll feel it get slippery and lock up the breaks, guaranteeing them a high five with the guardrail across the road.

@eddybedder2865

Жыл бұрын

Better yet just stay home and drink heavily!!!!

@skydriver5709

Жыл бұрын

@@eddybedder2865 Sound advice!

@XnRz

Жыл бұрын

Lmaooooo.

@jsmariani4180

Жыл бұрын

My greatest move in snow was immediately preceded by my stupidest. St: driving way too fast for conditions and approaching a stop sign with cross traffic. Gr: hit brakes and put car into a 360. Ended up facing the right way just short of the intersection. Pulled off to clean pants. Never again.

I love that the little red Skoda Citigo is just flying past in full control 😂

@PaulHojda

Жыл бұрын

It's the only one with winter tyres

@rpgspyware9560

Жыл бұрын

@@PaulHojda Don't forget about the bicycle.

@slovakiak1

Жыл бұрын

Citigo drivers are built different

@anonymousperson7861

Жыл бұрын

@@_Tony_Z__UK I had an Up!, same thing, regular tires they come on are good in the snow, and light +narrow wheels makes them shockingly capable in the snow.

@sallyb1689

Жыл бұрын

I remember being on summer tyres on a white out on the M4 many years ago. It was like whacky races with expensive cars doing revolutions all over the carriageway. My crappy Citroen AX didn’t slip or skid once, I was like that Skoda and got home without a single drama!

I have analyzed this video. There 5 main reasons for this disaster: 1. Wiskey sour 2. Cuba Libre 3. Apple Cider 4. Pale Ale 5. British Driver Licences

As a Canadian, this is hialrious to watch. This does happen in our country to in the warmer parts where they don't usually own snow tires.

I live in rural Wales and change onto winter tyres every November, they make a huge difference. A 4x4 on summer tyres will just spin all four wheels in snow without a limited slip differential.

@BigWheel.

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like fun to me! I do doughnuts in the parking lots when the snow falls!

@AbcAbc-dh1jb

Жыл бұрын

Yea true. Winter tyres

@iiRodeoclownii

Жыл бұрын

erm no it wont. lsd does that exact thing... spins all wheels. without a lsd it spins the wheel with least resistance, so imposible to spin them all.

@harrikuusjarvi3795

Жыл бұрын

Same but u can deal with snow even summer tyres if u know how. But we must (law) in Finland change winter tyres but this year i must drive 20cm snow because winter come early and it was major traffic to chance tyres. Now we have here 60cm snow.

@cybercityoedo808

Жыл бұрын

Even with lsd summer tires in snow are USELESS, I got caught in a surprise snowstorm back when I first bought a WRX STI... Still had summers on it made it without incident but it was SKETCHY and required alot of care to drive.

The pole manufacturer must be proud !that’s a lot of hits

@malfunction8165

Жыл бұрын

He'll be releasing the album before Christmas, will it be No.1 though?

@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710

Жыл бұрын

That pole has a distinctive tone.

The snow was so pretty coming straight down! Just like a snow globe

I have an evo 8 and last autumn bought 4 proper snow tyres, they're just sat in storage praying the day comes this year!

strangely compelling

@GavinScrimgeour

Жыл бұрын

It is isn’t it 🫣

It's amazing that people as soon as they start sliding they hit the breaks and don't let go .

@anderspersson7084

Жыл бұрын

Yeah and they lock the wheels and still think they are able to steer the car with locked wheels, drivers makes it worse wirhout realizing they are a part of the problems they get.

@alansach8437

Жыл бұрын

Sometimes, when a collision is imminent and there is no place to steer to to avoid it, you have little choice but pray you stop. Tap, tap, tap is the proper way, but sometimes there just isn't time or space. Face it, sometimes you are just $crewed. You can't turn the clock back and just drive slower, or start tapping sooner! Also, though not always the best choice, with antilock brakes they specifically TELL YOU to press the brakes hard. They are supposed to engage and release in the same manner as tap, tap, tap, except faster than any human could do. That's the whole idea of antilock brakes! I was coming down an icy freeway offramp last year and started to slide when I tapped. I was headed right into cross traffic. I pushed the brake to the floorboard and thud, thud, thud...the antilockers kicked in and straight as an arrow saved by rear. Nowadays, the problem often is that people don't trust the antilocks rather than people lock the wheels. My experience, tap if you are in a curve, but press down hard if on a straightaway. Slow down is the number one piece of advice. Don't put yourself in the position! Tap well before you have to.

@michaelp.3485

Жыл бұрын

It's amazing that people like you think that in all situations, letting go of the brakes will make a difference. 🙄

@JoseSilva-bg3uz

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelp.3485 I'm sad to see that you think it doesn't. That's why there are so many accidents during winter time , people are not told/show how to drive in adverse conditions

@JB-yn4cs

Жыл бұрын

People think the ABS can work miracles. If you start sliding when already going slow they won't automatically ease off as the system sees all wheels are still and assumes the car has stopped. Otherwise we'd all roll down hills in traffic when keeping a foot on the brake at standstill. So yeah, ease on and off is still needed.

Made my day watching this. Hillarious

As as Swede, that snow looks very fun with a rear wheel drive car and a welded diff.

That Bollard is doing great service, even stood up to a bus!!!!! The post that thinks its a bus stop 🚏 ✋ 🙄

@zacharydebenham8250

Жыл бұрын

it would get stopped on the curb anyways lol

@serenahansen2394

Жыл бұрын

The rear quarter of the bus is only fibreglass and aluminium. I agree though that it was doing a fantastic service stopping a lot of out-of-control vehicles from mounting the curb.

@diannefeinstein7275

Жыл бұрын

@@zacharydebenham8250 hello

@hassyg4083

Жыл бұрын

bus should have had chains on

Sad in the UK we dont use winter tyres and avoid all this mess and insurance claims. I use them on all my cars from October to April as they are not just for when it snows and so much better.

@caffeineisking8132

Жыл бұрын

agreed, huge difference for what isnt a huge amount of money

@PointNemo9

Жыл бұрын

​@@caffeineisking8132A set of tyres costs £500+, not worth it for the 2 days a year when it may be necessary

@JustMeTalking

Жыл бұрын

We do use Winter Tyres... I have them on my car in West Midlands

@st170restoration

Жыл бұрын

Same

@michaeljames1468

Жыл бұрын

@@st170restoration No, not really. It is the UK who wants to pay the expense of buying four winter tyres, with alloys (presumably) for the two of three days in the year that you might need them.

1:25 a warrior, stopped by 2cm of snow

I used to live many years just next to Gloucestershire (Wiltshire) and always had winter tyres. I never understood why people dont switch. Even if there is no snow for the majority of the time, its cold and frosty weather occurs. For Gloucestershire esp Gloucester and Cheltenham winter tyres are a must.

Love it how everyone's gotta still go out & cause carnage... like everything's so important

@southwirralcyclist1986

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree! It must have been pretty obvious road conditions were going to be awful and for most short journeys, which I bet most of these were, walking is going to be quicker, without the risk of spending the next few weeks getting your car fixed and having your insurance premium increased. If driving is essential buy some snow chains and put them on before attempting to go anyway. Cycling is also not a totally stupid idea, if the main roads are clear. Cycle the main roads and walk on the minor ones.

@DoU3vnLftBr0

Жыл бұрын

This (^_^)

@hockeymaskbob2942

Жыл бұрын

That one dude with the truck must have thought he was gonna show everyone else how cool he was 🤣

@dlarge6502

Жыл бұрын

Er,they were ALREADY out! So when the snow comes randomly are we to abandon our cars or have some kind of sixth sense that we shouldn't get in the car this fine dry sunny winters morning? Any idea? It's incredible the stuff settled. Very odd.

@dlarge6502

Жыл бұрын

@@southwirralcyclist1986 How is it obvious? How would anyone know? You don't see it coming. When you wake up and go to the shop only to come out of the shop an hour later to find this, what possibly could have told you to stay at home? The weather reports? :'D

love watching videos like this, just shows no one listened and now ruined there cars because they simply couldn't just walk, what on earth compells people drive in these conditions its madness :)

@blank.9301

Жыл бұрын

Aircon.... All for that

@Laserfrankie

Жыл бұрын

It wouldn't be a problem if everyone had snow tires mounted... but I heard that in Britain, their usefulness is still being doubted and they rather risk totalling their cars instead of buying winter tires for a few hundred quid.

@lw1zfog

Жыл бұрын

4x4 TV Ads

@slappedegg1056

Жыл бұрын

especially if they cant even drive in it

@user-jq2ow6fn9b

Жыл бұрын

Has nothing to do with driving or not. It's the tires.

This is what happens when people believe that all seasons tyres can do the job they have nothing in common 😊 all seasons means tyres will fail in all seasons. 100.% with good winter tyres it’s pure joy to drive in these conditions.

In our country when it snows like this we get in our cars and go sliding around the city :D

I love how random a cyclist is going about his business in the background thinking "yup, just a normal day" 😅

@nickda1

Жыл бұрын

what about the guy in shorts🤣🤣

Whoever filmed this knows their roads and where people have fun with their cars in the snow. Can't believe anyone would try drive when even jeeps struggle

@memes3874

Жыл бұрын

It's more about the tyres than the car. Everyone here is probably on summer tires which begin to lose a bunch of grip when it's under 7C. Should really be running all seasons given the UK's climate but everybody uses the cheapest summer tires they can find.

Never had any problems with drivning in snow and ice here in Sweden. Lived out in forrest a few years and drove bothe fwd and rwd cars in the snow. Now I'm driving an old one suzuki xl7 from -03, I use non studded all season tyres on all cars

The UK, including the North of Scotland has a bizarre culture of using Summer tyres all year round. I’m from Northern Ireland and snow and frost happen every year but no one would dream of buying anything other than Summer tyres. I live in Iceland now and full Winter tyres go on in October and stay on until April. With winter tyres these conditions are no problem at all

Don't feel too bad. As a Norwegian knowing the UK pretty well I know many of you have neither the tyres nor the training for it. It's just something we have to at least somewhat master before we even get a license up here. You brought the world Top Gear, though. So take pride in that! And you drive well in your fairly large motor homes even on narrow, curvy, steep Norwegian mountain roads in the summer. And are considerate drivers too. So Brits can drive well, I know that. Just not on snow :)

@kremepye3613

Жыл бұрын

Men har du sett nyhetene fra oslo denne siste dagene. Man kan ikke kjøre her å. E6 stengt. E18 stengt.

@hassyg4083

Жыл бұрын

Norway is cold and snows . it mild in UK you clown

@kremepye3613

Жыл бұрын

@@Bad_Humour yeah but its regularly slightly above or below zero all winter in england so put proper winter tyres on

@kremepye3613

Жыл бұрын

@@Bad_Humour its because you use too much nuclear energy and your education system is abysmal so you lot naturally select yourselves any chance you get

@alexpurja

Жыл бұрын

@@Bad_Humour I think you need to prepare each winter for the worst. Regardless of snow or not you get ice and cold slippery winter rains in England. It should be mandatory for car owners to swap to winter tyres. By doing so makes a huge difference in how car behaves on road, I know because I live for more than 14 years in England and every winter we get snow more than once and ice. Only Londoners and around not so much. Only thing what every winter I'm hearing from British people is how much they complain as an excuse instead of acting and be prepared.

Even if you do go out with the right tyres, there's still a chance that someone else will hydroplane into the back of you. I'd stay home or walk!

@ZGTWISTZ

Жыл бұрын

If you ain’t got a 4x4 why the hell would you even try to drive in that it’s just dumb 😂

@khuzram

Жыл бұрын

@@ZGTWISTZthe 4x4 were struggling too if not worse

@ZGTWISTZ

Жыл бұрын

@@khuzram we’re they actually 4 wheel drive tho? A lot of big cars (4x4) aren’t actually 4 wheel drive now a days

@erykciesielczyk5599

Жыл бұрын

@@ZGTWISTZ you can easily drive on snow like this even with rear wheel drive you just need winter tires

@jp3630

Жыл бұрын

Funny thing is the morons could crash into your parked car.

Almost that time of the year again, it was minus 4 yesterday morning, luckily I had 4 tons of gravel to dig up and move, that was warm work. With regards the winter tyres debate, I think a lot is to do with the fact that people do not want to use up 30 minutes of their time making it safer.

the snow run in the shorts got me

Here's an idea;- If you can't drive in snow,DON'T! Wait until the roads are gritted and have some patience.

@nettiebetti1484

Жыл бұрын

Noonr comes ye to grit thm

@davidrutty6733

Жыл бұрын

That's the problem,there not being gritted.

@nettiebetti1484

Жыл бұрын

@@davidrutty6733 government too tight to put grit down

@Lizkie

Жыл бұрын

@@davidrutty6733 Bro even if it’s not being gritted you cant drive in the snow with summer tires 😅 Just need to wait until it melts

@daeve23

Жыл бұрын

Grit works better when snowing and with some traffic on it . I had no issues draining in the snow on way to go gritting in my Corsa van just took my time . Just goes to show that technology is relied on to much .

Fellow Finn here. It's just the fact that you do absolutely nothing with a car without winter tires in a weather like this. Power, four wheel drive, size, weight, skills don't matter. Friction is the key and can only be obtained with proper winter tires. I understand that not everyone owns winter tires because this is not the everyday weather in every countries. In a weather like this with summer tires just leave the car parked where ever it is, it is useless to try drive it. Be safe people.

@alexanderivkin7086

Жыл бұрын

They should by Nokian Winter tyres, they are beasts on snow and ice.

@ClaiLou22

Жыл бұрын

Most of us just don’t attempt it, if we get heavy snow it doesn’t usually last long

@hassyg4083

Жыл бұрын

Finalnd is all snow all year stfu

@dustojnikhummer

Жыл бұрын

I don't get how winter tires are mandatory in mainland Europe but aren't in the UK

@p0neh1

7 ай бұрын

@@dustojnikhummer They're not mandatory because instances where we need winter tyres are very, very rare. I have lived here for over two decades and there has been one - maybe two - instances where winter tyres were required. In those instances, we just didn't drive, because schools and workplaces shut down. So there was really no need at all to have winter tyres.

1:55 3:00 the irony of mountain bikes singlehandedly strolling around...

@MetalMachine131

5 ай бұрын

Well they have the proper tires, so no issues. But the cars all use summer tires.

3:52 That is the British way when it snows, get the sled out 🤣

I’m from Glouster.. I stayed home all day in the warm…. Guess what not a scratch on my van😂😂😂😂😂

@Pluto60

Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤🎉😂😂😅

@m2dat791

Жыл бұрын

Best way, not point totaling your motor over a days wage. Nut cases!

@harryboy3305

Жыл бұрын

I’m not from glouster but I can spell Gloucester

@hehe3439

Жыл бұрын

@harryboy well done school lad

That sound at 2:02 ... perfection.

@stefanofinco7162

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it proper looks and sounds like the car shat itself

@anylvaccineskillbabies8120

Жыл бұрын

Luxus (Lexus) sound :)

That Mitsubishi guy sure is a warrior

03:05 Random bloke pretending to know things - "Pump the brakes!" Driver - hesitantly takes advice, pumps brakes, instantly loses traction, slides off road and crashes Random bloke "What the f**k is he doing?!" 🤣

I like how the people and the bicycle casually are going by the sliding cars.

1:45 to be fair that pickup drifting did look pretty cool, managed to keep control

Carbrains: no one else is succeeding, maybe I should try!

@Monei5

6 ай бұрын

Fr

and this is why one of my first car related purchases will be a new set of wheels for snow tyres

This video highlights something I've always said; No amount of four/all-wheel drive is any use, unless you've the mechanical grip from the tires.

@michaelbrown17

2 ай бұрын

Only as good as the wellies 👍

When I lived in the UK, I had a set of winter tires that I'd swap to once temps were consistently

@lamborghiniuk

Жыл бұрын

Same. I had a set of winters on my Sti, it was amazing the places you could go.

@ArrrExSeven

Жыл бұрын

I moved to the UK a few years back from Australia. The couple of occasions where we have gotten snow and ice like that what I do is open a beer and refuse to go driving. Works a treat.

@Blahsheep

Жыл бұрын

You aren't kidding. I had a Genesis G70 365hp twin turbo in the winter with SUMMER tires. Not even all seasons and I had to go 10 km/h in a 90 degree turn. Long story short I didn't buy Winters because I wasn't sure if I was keeping the car since the dealer screwed me. I ended up returning it but before I did, I had a loaner with winter tires for a day and it was SUCH a difference. From Summer to Winter is the hugest difference. So noticeable.

@hassyg4083

Жыл бұрын

@@lamborghiniuk what for 3days of snow you decided to get winter tyres lol

@chrisogrady28

Жыл бұрын

Same, but on my RWD BMW. It's amazing what tyres and skill can do

love seing people safely cycling and walking

A lot of people commenting in shock from countries that have snow. This is England, we may get a few days of snow each year, if that. We are just not prepared for snow. It doesn't make sense to have winter tyres on a car that spends 99% of the year in very mild conditions. Our cars are typically set up for 99% of the year, not the 1%. Plus, most drivers here have little to no experience driving in snow. Most of the main roads and motorways tend to have grit put down overnight when snow is forecast but many local councils miss these smaller type of areas.

I'm from Canada and this weather is common. Lots of areas in Canada were dedicated snow tires are a legal requirement. Southern areas you can manage quite well if you're prepared. For snow like this: 1. Bare minimum all seasons with 3 peak snowflake; 2. turn off your traction control helps; 3. don't pump the breaks unless your vehicle is older than you are!; 4.take up snowshoeing :)

@diannefeinstein7275

Жыл бұрын

Hello Goran

@RRaymer

Жыл бұрын

Nobody asked

@jarls5890

Жыл бұрын

Yea...well...when the snow is this thick on the road. Not even the best winter tires like Nokian Hakka or Continental Vikingcontact - with..or without...studs will do much. The wheels may grip the top layer of snow - but with this much snow between the rubber and the tarmac - it will just glide on the next layer of snow. Some days are not meant for driving (I'm Norwegian BTW).

@MrAsh1989

Жыл бұрын

@@RRaymer Shut up

@wakeupcall2665

Жыл бұрын

@@jarls5890You call that ‚much of snow‘? Seriously? Here in Bavaria people simply change from summer to winter tyres and vs each October and April. And 10- 20cm of snow overnight is not uncommon. I get everywhere with my car. Mind you, Road Services are in place here, and that goes hand in hand with winter tyres. The situation in this video was s totally manageable with motorists using winter tyres.

Hello from Minnesota in the upper midwest US. We have a 4 day Rain/freezing rain/ heavy snow event starting tomorrow. I've been driving here for over 4 decades professionally. Most new cars have antilock brakes, so don't pump your brakes it makes it disconnect. Try to keep your wheels turning it gives you better control. Winter tires help but all season tires can get the job done if you keep your car under control. Adding weight over your drive wheels ( sand bags ) can help with traction too. Or stay home. Sliding around with your wheels locked up makes for a expensive drive.

@patriciaguth6882

Жыл бұрын

Put it in 2nd gear, too! I'm from Chicago so I know this will definitely help. Not so much on ice, but it's better than regular gear. I sure wouldn't want to live in MN in the winter -- you folks have it rough. Stay safe!

@johnmacaroni105

Жыл бұрын

Don't bother explaining to Brits about driving on snow/ice, sliding down a hill totally out of control awaiting the inevitable crash is all part of the fun, people also like to stand and watch, they do so for hours waiting for the next car to follow down the hill, or even some trying to climb the hill, the look on the drivers faces are priceless..... The cold snap happens over night taking everyone by surprise and then the entertainment begins.

@treasureandtrash.finder

Жыл бұрын

@@johnmacaroni105 Love this comment (I’m British) People here are PLAIN IDIOTS! Because we’re not used to snow every winter… when it happens, not matter how deep it gets, people here NEVER alter their driving! Thanks for the laughter this cold morning! Have a good one 🤛🏼🤣

@jayc342009

Жыл бұрын

I love how you give actual solid advice instead of just gloating like some people

@patriciaguth6882

Жыл бұрын

@@jayc342009 Right! It's only funny if it's not you out there.

Damn imagine doing a heist and having a run away chase and your the only one with winter tyers on a bike

2:13 came in with confidence, and it was all left from there

This is quite funny to look me as an Estonian residence. Here all cars are having winter tyres...with or without studs. This kind of weather means almost no problem here.

Don't lock yer wheels! I know it's hard but keep those wheels turning and you have a chance to steer. Hitting the brakes can actually make you go faster once all the ice and snow gathers under your wheels.

@neilwhitaker6284

Жыл бұрын

am Canadian and I do everything I can to avoid brakes going downhill in snow conditions. Slow down and brake a little before I reach the top of the hill is the way to do it :)

@nigelwatson2750

Жыл бұрын

Want to learn how to drive on #SNOW? Pro-tips from #Finland kzread.info/dash/bejne/d2ylrMp_l7K9oaQ.html

@CadillacDriver

Жыл бұрын

@@neilwhitaker6284 you avoid brakes going downhill 😂😂you have literally never driven in snow, it is clearly obvious. 4wd in low range, on the brakes THE WHOLE WAY DOWN is how you do it. Start off braking and use the pedal to go as slow as possible. The problem isn't braking, it's braking whilst the car has too much momentum for the conditions - that can be as little as 1-2 kph. People who don't know how to drive in snow, should walk. I have never once lost control going downhill in my Subaru Grand Wagon, using the above technique.

@neilwhitaker6284

Жыл бұрын

@@CadillacDriver That's why I have never had an accident and live in Saskatchewan (Canada) and we have snow cover from November until March each year. A friend of a friend died a few weeks ago when a transport truck coming down the hill the other way got heavy on his brakes and lost control... You keep riding your brakes your way I will keep driving effectively and safely my way. Cheers.

@CadillacDriver

Жыл бұрын

@@neilwhitaker6284 you said you "avoid" your brakes. Impossible whilst going down a hill, unless engine braking / gearing is enough.

Anyone here want dome winter driving tips from a Norwegian? 1. Never lock your wheels on snow or ice. You will loose control. 2. Break before a turn, not during it. 3. Do not steer too sharply, you will lose control 4. Use winter tires, or you will loose controll

Its crazy but one day we had snow like that where I am in Australia and my car also slid sideways and almost hit another car. This kind of snow here is extremely rare like a once in a 10 year event or longer so you could imagine chaos in town was like this video.

As a Scandinavian I'm just shaking my head 🙄. Why do they try to drive with summer tyres? Have they never seen snow before? Ffs. Change tires or drop the car.

@Dougie-

Жыл бұрын

​@Dave Pickston I can understand that, but why take the car then? Everybody knows that summer tyres doesn't work on snow. And at least on fresh snow. Even if you only see it every 4 or 5 years. Even the cops and bus drivers 🙄. And after they crash they try to continue.. I mean, how stupid can one be?

@8bitnitwit

Жыл бұрын

@@Dougie- We're generally not very clever over here to be honest

@Dougie-

Жыл бұрын

​@@8bitnitwit 😄 Well, we see lots of idiots the first day of snowfall here in Norway as well, even though we should be more used to it than most. But if you drive on summer tyres in these conditions you will lose your licence on the spot.

@BDX55

Жыл бұрын

Most of them have probably never heard of winter tyres.

@PointNemo9

Жыл бұрын

Anything more than light snowfall is extremely rare in most of the UK (because the Gulf Stream makes our winters much milder) so people are not really aware of the necessity of winter tyres in such conditions. Nearly everyone uses summer tyres by default all year round which is fine except for these rare occurrences of heavy snowfall.

that warrior driver 🤦🏼‍♀️

@muckfone5775

Жыл бұрын

He tried his best, bless him.

It's amazing how unprepared some regions are. In Canada, we call this the Summer tire club. Those who waited till the last minute to book a winter tire change over.

In Poland we call this "summer tire enthusiasts meeting"

R.I.P bus 2:33

As a Swede this is hilarious. This is a mild winter weather for us and we all change to studded winter tires by law way before anything like this could happen...

@austinbux

Жыл бұрын

You realise this part of England gets conditions like that maybe for about 3 days in 4 years? No point forcing people to change tyres for conditions they hardly ever experience.

@mohammedsalimahmed5230

Жыл бұрын

@@austinbux you scared them away with common sense, damn it

@AceMyHigh

Жыл бұрын

@@bens6674 You realise not driving on said 2/3 days is even cheaper than winter tyres?

@timbonfield3589

Жыл бұрын

@@austinbux pretty sure winter tyres work way better in all conditions below like 5°c

@diavalus

Жыл бұрын

@@austinbux how can you say there is no point after you just watched many cars crashing into each other? No wonder UK is going down so fast.

It’s so funny to see English and Netherland people driving in winter with summer tires 🛞 😂

For some reason I recalled stream crossing somewhere in rural UK with multiple engines damage.

I remember years ago in the UK we had heavy snow that lasted for days. I loved driving in the snow at the time as I was driving a wee Fiat Panda. Narrow tires but the car weighed as much as a postage stamp so handled really well in the snow. I remember driving into a car park and parking up. I saw a guy in an high end Merc struggling trying to dig his car out. I came out about 10 mins later and the guy is still there. I get in my car, put it into 2nd gear and just drive off smoothly without any issues what so ever. I could feel the guys eyes like daggers on me haha 😂.

@thevdubber6918

Жыл бұрын

Same here my Mk1 golf puts newer cars to shame in the snow, she's very light and handles the snowy conditions with ease 😀

@naathnaath6377

Жыл бұрын

I had a fiat 127 sport in the earl 90s ,it was a cheap car,great in snow.

@Colin_

Жыл бұрын

@@naathnaath6377 neat, the one i had was the Fiat Panda Sporting that they brought out about 10-15 years ago. Great little car. Could fit in tiny spaces but still very roomy inside 😊.

@neildyer128

Жыл бұрын

thin tyres cut through , so much better in the snow, just look at rally cars in the snow very thin tyres

@timgillison1175

7 ай бұрын

I had the same experience with a Panda: passed a long line of stuck big 4x4s on a snowy hill with no trouble at all. My Renault 4 (from decades back) was just the same. I miss those simple, honest cars.

4:09 What the heck!! 😮 Braver than most!! 🥶

Guy in red Škoda Citigo/VW Up is probably the only person with winter tires

Oxford Dictionary : Winter Tyres Information Not Found