01-07-2017, 01:53 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: calgary...meh
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Winter driving practice
My daughter smacked up her car a bit during this latest snowfall. She has no confidence in these slippery conditions and I'd like to take her out someplace in the Calgary area do do some slides, fishtails, etc to give her some practice.
Any good recommendations on where we could go?
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01-07-2017, 01:57 PM
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aka Spike
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: The Darkest Corners of My Mind
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Originally Posted by meh
My daughter smacked up her car a bit during this latest snowfall. She has no confidence in these slippery conditions and I'd like to take her out someplace in the Calgary area do do some slides, fishtails, etc to give her some practice.
Any good recommendations on where we could go?
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a big open parking lot
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01-07-2017, 06:58 PM
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My face is a bum!
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There used to be really cheap ice racing lessons on ghost lake every year.
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01-07-2017, 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by CMPunk
a big open parking lot
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I am the opposite, practice in a crowded lot. More incentive to get it right
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01-07-2017, 07:33 PM
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Not a casual user
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: A simple man leading a complicated life....
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Parking lots of malls and schools.
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01-07-2017, 10:25 PM
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Playboy Mansion Poolboy
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Close enough to make a beer run during a TV timeout
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There are some good industrial areas just off 52nd SE where there is nothing to hit but snowbanks. Like the areas between Glenmore and 114th.
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01-07-2017, 10:44 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Somewhere down the crazy river.
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If I remember correctly, Centre Street Church or some massive church just off Centre St / Edmonton Tr. by 32nd Ave has a massive parking lot with no concrete blocks. It was a dream to do donuts in. I think anywhere though that doesn't have a ditch or any obstacles would be fine to sort of understand the dynamics of the vehicle, like braking distance on ice/snow and whatnot. It would be good to be able to get up to a normal highway speed to let her get the experience of an emergency and having to brake hard and how the car responds. Other good stuff would be to teach her about getting unstuck and changing a tire, if she doesn't already know.
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01-07-2017, 10:53 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Vancouver
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Max Bell parking lot. Empty during the afternoon and the levels change quite a bit.
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01-08-2017, 06:18 AM
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Syracuse, NY
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Get her on the highway at the wheel of a busload of nuns, orphans, and puppies.
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01-09-2017, 07:55 AM
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Scoring Winger
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Or you could invest in some studded tires instead of letting her drive around on bald all seasons...
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01-09-2017, 08:47 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Fernando Valley
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Hopefully she's riding on winter tires. All seasons aren't good enough for the winter weather we have had this season.
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01-09-2017, 08:52 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: NYYC
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Originally Posted by GreatWhiteEbola
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I did this through a local car club, and it was awesome. It's honestly something I think every Canadian driver, new or not, should have to take.
Besides being really educational, it was just a really fun day. One of my drivers happened to also bring along his rally car and at the end would take people around the course at full blast. I can safely say that the most balls-out fun Ive ever had as a passenger was in this ratty Toyota Corolla.
 PCA Winter Driving School by Thomas Porostocky, on Flickr
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01-09-2017, 03:33 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: calgary...meh
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Originally Posted by jwslam
Or you could invest in some studded tires instead of letting her drive around on bald all seasons...
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My daughter runs a full set of winter tires from October to April every year. I can't imagine driving without those in this city; she just does not have the experience (or feel) in driving on very slick roads.
I like the Ghose Lake idea and will sign her up for a Saturday class. Can anyone drive on that lake (during the week lets say)? Do you need special permission or a permit?
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01-09-2017, 04:42 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Chiefs Kingdom, Yankees Universe, C of Red.
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Go east and hit the rural grid roads. No traffic, winter conditions. No pressure.
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01-09-2017, 04:58 PM
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That Crazy Guy at the Bus Stop
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Springfield Penitentiary
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Rush hour on a Monday morning or evening. Or any weekday, really.
Or at least that is what it appears other people are doing based on the driving habits I've witnessed over the last two weeks.
And to really make the practice feel real, make sure she only drives in the left lane at about 2/3 of the speed limit and the vehicle is covered in snow and ice, especially the rear window.
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01-09-2017, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
Hopefully she's riding on winter tires. All seasons aren't good enough for the winter weather we have had this season.
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I've driven with all season tires every year for... 11 years now. As long as you're careful, you're fine, especially in the city.
We get them on our SUV because my wife works out in Didsbury. I've driven it several times this winter and have honestly not noticed a big difference. I still don't buy the winter tire hype -- driving skill and safety matters infinitely more. This guy's daughter has winter tires on half the year and has still slipped and slid and smashed all over the place.
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01-09-2017, 05:21 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Pickle Jar Lake
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Originally Posted by OutOfTheCube
I've driven with all season tires every year for... 11 years now. As long as you're careful, you're fine, especially in the city.
We get them on our SUV because my wife works out in Didsbury. I've driven it several times this winter and have honestly not noticed a big difference. I still don't buy the winter tire hype -- driving skill and safety matters infinitely more. This guy's daughter has winter tires on half the year and has still slipped and slid and smashed all over the place.
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So you have been lucky. It really doesn't matter how good a driver you are, if some idiot cuts you off, or something happens in front of you, winter tires WILL stop you quicker. Their is no debate to be had. So you can continue to be fortunate until you are not.
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01-09-2017, 05:42 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
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Originally Posted by burn_baby_burn
Go east and hit the rural grid roads. No traffic, winter conditions. No pressure.
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Remote and ditches everywhere!
Parking lots.
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01-09-2017, 05:44 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
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Originally Posted by OutOfTheCube
I've driven with all season tires every year for... 11 years now. As long as you're careful, you're fine, especially in the city.
We get them on our SUV because my wife works out in Didsbury. I've driven it several times this winter and have honestly not noticed a big difference. I still don't buy the winter tire hype -- driving skill and safety matters infinitely more. This guy's daughter has winter tires on half the year and has still slipped and slid and smashed all over the place.
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Anecdotal evidence for the win.
Let me guess, your dad drove for X amount of years without winter tires, no accidents either?
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