One of the biggest issues I have noticed isn't the distraction part (though it's a part) but the fact more and more people are driving like they're invincible in poor conditions. Some people grab the "safer car" and just stop caring. They think the car can handle all situations tossed in front of it, so they don't need to do anything or adjust. I freaking get people tailgating me on Deerfoot when it's -20. I see idiots cutting off big rigs because there's 2 car lengths of room in front of them to sneak in (and they can stop their own car, but they never consider the extra room the other vehicle may have been trying to give themselves). Snow tires that perhaps may stop 20 earlier than all weather are useless if your dumb decisions require 25 additional feet of stopping distance.
Snow tires help immensely if you're being sensible. Unfortunately, I see more and more people seemingly drive aggressively and stupidly because they believe these tires will make up for their own deficiencies in driving.
Haven't you ever met someone who stated he/she being safe by grabbing snow tires, but one ride in their car and you realize they aren't a safe driver even with the snow tires?
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