Eeeek! Snow!

Dear Other Drivers,
   
     I will be the slowpoke on the road in the winter.  Not because the snowy road scares me (yes, it does) but because I have a healthy respect for ice.  During my college years, unseen ice on the roads put my car into a spin, not once, not twice, but on THREE different occasions.  So yes, I will be the slowpoke.  I will give myself extra time to get to wherever I am going.  I'm sorry if I get in your way or slow you down.  However, I will also be the one laughing and waving as I pass by you after you've slid into the ditch.  I will be the one who makes it to my destination in one piece, though possibly a little late.
   
      If there is enough snow on the road to see others' tire tracks, there is enough snow to wipe you out.  If the road is shiny, it's icy, not just wet.  The fact that your great big fancy SUV has 4-wheel-drive doesn't make you invincible.  I have 4-wheel-drive too.  It may help you get going, but trust me, 4 wheels won't stop any better on a sheet of ice than 2 wheels.
   
     So.....put down your coffee.....turn off your phone.....pay attention.....have patience.....and, good grief,  SLOW DOWN!
   
     Sincerely,
The safe (but slow) driver in front of you