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.
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
Image | rear windshield snow
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
Image | Traffic crawl
Caption: Traffic slows to a crawl during the morning commute in northwest Calgary. (Mike Symington/CBC)
5. Tailgating
Image | Winter road conditions
Caption: Drivers should leave larger than usual gaps in front of them when driving in winter conditions. (Mike Symington/CBC)
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