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I think it's about context. Scandinavians have snow and Ice, so it's more likely they'll skid. I never had to parallel park, either, for my test, but I also wi

I think it's about context. Scandinavians have snow and Ice, so it's more likely they'll skid. I never had to parallel park, either, for my test, but I also will never parallel park unless I travel 4+ hours away from my home. I did have to prove I could control/stop a skid on gravel, and make a decision on whether to pull onto the soft shoulder or pass or stop or whatever on a narrow lane. Because there is much gravel and huge machinery moving around here on back roads.

jdietrich 8y ago
>Scandinavians have snow and ice, so it's more likely they'll skid. A lot of the US has snow and ice too. Many areas of the south have considerable issues with poor traction. Heavy rainfall after a long dry spell typically disturbs the accumulated contamination on the road surface, creating a sudden and drastic reduction in friction. Dust deposited by desert winds can be almost as slippery as ice. The infrequency of these conditions mean they pose a particular hazard, because drivers lack experience in dealing with them.