Hey folks. My husband wants to rent a mountain cabin near Gatlinburg, TN between Christmas and New Years. So what does this have to do with a Prius? Well, I own one! And gosh darn, if we live in Orlando and are going to drive that far, it had better be in a car with great gas mileage!
The problem is that I have never driven in mountains in my life. I keep picturing winding roads that drop off into the abyss, coupled with a light car and no traction. I imagine my entire family in my prius going around a corner and losing it on icy roads and all falling to our death!
Okay, I'm about 75% crazy, but is there any truth to this? Should I be worried about taking this car into the mountains in winter? If anyone is familiar with that part of the country, I would also be curious to know the typical road conditions at that time of year.
I have no use for snow tires except for perhaps this 3 day vacation, so I'd probably not bother with those or chains or anything at that level....
Thanks!
Suzanne (Ignorant Florida Native)
The problem is that I have never driven in mountains in my life. I keep picturing winding roads that drop off into the abyss, coupled with a light car and no traction. I imagine my entire family in my prius going around a corner and losing it on icy roads and all falling to our death!
Okay, I'm about 75% crazy, but is there any truth to this? Should I be worried about taking this car into the mountains in winter? If anyone is familiar with that part of the country, I would also be curious to know the typical road conditions at that time of year.
I have no use for snow tires except for perhaps this 3 day vacation, so I'd probably not bother with those or chains or anything at that level....
Thanks!
Suzanne (Ignorant Florida Native)