tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26061284.post7059890134918507528..comments2024-03-14T02:18:47.610-05:00Comments on TheRightRant: My run-in with black iceEdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01235046826421680852noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26061284.post-24174089497714385832017-01-09T05:44:38.222-06:002017-01-09T05:44:38.222-06:00I knew but there was no point braking once on the ...I knew but there was no point braking once on the black ice and because the road was straight and a very low-grade hill, I quickly calculated that I might have the momentum to make it across to dry pavement without the assistance of tire traction. Sadly I miscalculated by 5 feet. Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01235046826421680852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26061284.post-42840183313016599472017-01-08T18:14:11.333-06:002017-01-08T18:14:11.333-06:00Ed, simply physics. If the coefficient of friction...Ed, simply physics. If the coefficient of friction is low enough it doesn't matter how many wheels are "driving". Glad yo made it home safely and with minimal embarrassment. davidnoreply@blogger.com