That time of year: who needs winter tires anyway?

Some people in 4wd pickups seem to think they're invincible in any kind of weather and can drive like they please, you usually see them in the ditch or against the guardrail just after they pass you.

Years ago while driving to work a 4wd pickup that was all lettered up about first responder training was passing everybody on the unplowed, inside most lane of the expressway. After getting a little ways ahead of me he lost it, spun out, tagged a couple of cars, forced others to take evasive action and end up off the road.

He came to a halt sideways in the middle of the 4 lane road a little ways in front of me. I could see him say "****" and then turn on his emergency beacons, since there was now an emergency to respond to.