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March 2008
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The recent icy roads sent vehicles slipping and sliding. Tow truck operators say, despite having 4-wheel drive, there were a lot of sport utility vehicles that ended up in the ditch with expensive damage. Missouri Highway Patrol Sgt. Al Nothum says s-u-v drivers get overconfident in vehicles that sit higher, use bigger wheels and have 4-wheel drive. But 4-wheel drive won't help you stop any quicker than a vehicle with 2-wheel drive. If you want some incentive to slow down when roads are slick, just check out these prices for car repairs. I talked with an auto body shop repair owner to get some ballpark numbers for common repairs to a vehicle that was in a collision on an icy road. Costs can add up quickly, which is a good motivation to slow down and stay back from the car in front of you. |
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