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Old 02-17-2021, 10:07 AM   #35
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Originally Posted by Sliver View Post
I remember reading about how their asphalt or something is different from ours and it makes the roads way slipperier in these conditions than what we see here. Like oils on the road come to the surface or something? I'm sure there's a struggle factor as well, but I think there are some physical things going on we don't normally see here exacerbating the poor driving conditions.
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Originally Posted by InglewoodFan View Post
The asphalt binder (bitumen/tar) in the southern US is "harder" than up here, we need a more pliable road because of the freeze/thaw cycles. They have a much stiffer road to deal with the heat I am guessing. Not 100% sure how that impacts grip in snow, but it is a different product for sure.
They also use concrete on many / most roads rather than asphalt.

Also an interesting phenomenon in Dallas.

https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/...s-near-dallas/
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