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In recent correspondence, CS suggested that 4x4 owners should assist "public authorities" delivering meals on wheels etc. when it snows. There are organisations that already do this, particularly COTAG in Scotland and Welsh 4x4 Response, and there may be others. These guys are public spirited despite the flak and excess taxes generated by politicians to try and put them off the road. They are experienced and have a formal agreements/mandates with the police, fire service etc. What worries me is the thought of Mr or Mrs Poshgit offering to help in their Chelsea tractor with ridiculous bling wheels, low profile tyres and no ground clearance. Lets not forget also that there are two generations of drivers out there for whom the snow this year was their first experience of driving on the white stuff, let alone ice. My own LandRover has two sets of tyres one for winter and one for summer and I was called out by a number of neighbours for shopping and animal feed as I was the only vehicle able to get up and down our track for some days. Remember, without the correct tyres and training/experience you are going nowhere.

Asked on 3 July 2010 by TT, Matlock

Answered by Honest John
Many thanks. Good point, well made.
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