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Old 12-28-2021, 10:20 PM   #4 (permalink)
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There are scenarios where a truck will do better, like it's the only vehicle with 4x4 and you have a steep hill to climb, or you have ballast and chains on the rig, or need the clearance.

Those people in the hills might have a legitimate use for a truck in snow, but the valley dwellers see those experts driving trucks and then think that's the superior option in all cases.

Anyhow, I had fun getting loose with the truck. A downshift to 3rd caused the backend to step out, so I upshifted to D, and then N to get it back under control. I don't screw around when there's cars around me. Not anymore anyhow.
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