5 pet peeves that make drivers' blood boil in the bitter cold

What driving habits annoy you most in winter? Share in the comments below

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Caption: Here are some common winter driving annoyances.

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There's nothing like a fresh dump of snow — like the one that practically erased Calgary overnight — to bring out the worst in some of the city's drivers.
Here are five winter driving pet peeves.
Depending on how generous you feel, you might decide to check your own habits and take extra care to avoid these situations while on the roads.
What driving habits annoy you most in winter? Share in the comments below

1. A windshield full of snow

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Caption: Clearing your rear windshield of snow will dramatically improve visibility in winter driving conditions. (Monty Kruger/CBC)

2. No winter tires

Image | Winter tire close up

Caption: Winter tires like these are designed to provide better traction and steering in cold, snowy conditions. (CBC)

3. Not signalling

Image | Winter driving

Caption: The dark hatchback pictured above performs a surprise 3-point turn, interrupting the regular flow of traffic without signalling first. (Mike Symington/CBC)

4. Speeding or crawling

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Caption: Traffic slows to a crawl during the morning commute in northwest Calgary. (Mike Symington/CBC)

5. Tailgating

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Caption: Drivers should leave larger than usual gaps in front of them when driving in winter conditions. (Mike Symington/CBC)