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MOUNTAIN DRIVING
| Driving on mountain roads is completely different from driving in the city. There are very few stretches of pavement (or dirt) that are actually straight and flat! Navigating mountain roads requires that you stay aware and alert to avoid things that you may never encounter in the city: squirrels darting across the road, fallen rocks in traffic, black ice or snow berms. There are weather conditions that most never experience in the city such as heavy fog or roads completely white with snow. If you are unfamiliar with driving in the mountains, it can be a little scary (though it doesn't have to be). Every year there are many accidents on our roads that could have been avoided with a little care, preparation and education. I've been driving here since I got my license in 1988 and I was a passenger riding around these streets for another 16 years before that. During my time on this earth, I've been in a car during just about all conditions that Mother Nature and this mountain could muster. To help keep you safe and sound, I want to share some of my driving experiences (many learned by trial and error) to educate you so that you can know a little bit more about what to expect and how to deal with the unique circumstances that you may encounter while behind the wheel here. So buckle up (big tip #1), grab the wheel and get ready for your personal course in mountain driving: |
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ANYTIME DRIVING FOGGY / RAINY CONDITIONS SNOWY/ ICY CONDITIONS |
| To learn more about safety in our mountains, as it relates to your adventures outdoors, please visit our page on Outdoor Safety. |