I went out in the snow for fun, not realizing a layer of ice was under the snow. I was rounding a corner when all traction broke loose and I started going straight into the ditch. I'm lucky not to have flipped the truck or hit a tree, but I was inside of a four foot steep bank between me and the road. I had trees on one side just inches away and one one front of me. I was able to move between the trees to a level spot where I tried a few attempts to get out without enough room to get speed, I was stuck. I ended up calling my brother with his new Silverado, he was able to keep my truck from nosing down and keep me straight while I four-lowed myself out.

After that I saw a f-250 off the road on my way home, I was following my brother who stopped to see if he was ok. After I stopped my truck started going backwards down the hill. I had to back all the way down the hill to be able to get a better start up the hill again. I don't think it was worth the outing today, but I least my truck is fine and I'm a little more wiser from it. It's a good thing I driving slow to take the turn, I'm positive I would have put the truck on its side, instead just a few added minor scratches. I have to say that my heart sunk deep when I knew there was nothing I could do but ride it out.

 

Glad nothing serious got damaged

Your brother will remind you of this for the rest of your life.

Why did you stop on the hill ??

Must be a city person thing??

 

I was following my brother who stopped for the f250 who ran off the road too. He stopped at the top of hill while was still climbing. I didn't have traction to restart on ice uphill. It was bad, many wrecks just in the few back roads I was on. I only drive on untreated roads because of salt.

 

Are you a new driver or do you live somewhere that usually doesn't get snow? Never stop on a hill if you can help it. I was taught in emergency vehicle training that when you start to skid, steer toward the skid rather than jerk the wheel in the opposite direction, which is a natural instinct. It works well in older vehicles that don't have ABS. You already noticed that turning while in 4WD is completely different and you can only take wide turns.


I took my son out last winter in the 2000 4Runner to skid and slid in a parking lot and the ABS wouldn't allow it. I can't wait to play this year in the '89.


I'm glad your 4Runner is okay. You guys can keep the snow.

 

The snow is no problem, this was ice. I had absolutely no traction going into the turn, I never touched the brakes after I started the turn.

 

Yes. Ice. Nothing helps except ice skates. I can't wait.

 

Should have chained up! Haha.

Glad you and your truck are ok!

 

Thanks, I'm glad it worked out as good as it did. Chains is on my short list now.