>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 wit

>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.