Driving cars & trucks on ice

[mswlogo]

If it’s 2-3ft thick and 50 Ford F-150’s out there it’s pretty safe if you use common sense. A lot of winters lately it has not hit that thick. In some places roads open up that are on ice that run 18 wheelers.

But keep in mind if you have problems out there you are probably not covered.

I used to go Ice racing with my Audi on the lake years ago. Lot of fun.

Don’t go near moving water

[Merrymeeting]

Originally Posted by mswlogo

But keep in mind if you have problems out there you are probably not covered.

I've never had the need or desire to drive anything heavier than a snowmobile on the ice (yes, I know there are many potential issues there if you are not safe and knowledgeable). But I've often heard conflicting information on whether a vehicle is covered if it goes through the ice, not to mention the recovery and environmental charges.

I'm guessing it probably varies based on the company and policies, but any input from experts who would know?

[tis]

Originally Posted by Merrymeeting

I've never had the need or desire to drive anything heavier than a snowmobile on the ice (yes, I know there are many potential issues there if you are not safe and knowledgeable). But I've often heard conflicting information on whether a vehicle is covered if it goes through the ice, not to mention the recovery and environmental charges.

I'm guessing it probably varies based on the company and policies, but any input from experts who would know?

I can tell you years ago our delivery trucks were covered because I specifically asked my agent that. We did make deliveries a few times but it made me very nervous and we eventually stopped.

[fatlazyless]

Does insurance cover cars falling through the ice? ...... https://carinsurance.com/Articles/ca...rough-ice.aspx

'Comprehensive coverage usually pays for it unless it was your intention to fall your car through the ice plus some policies will have an exclusion for falling through the ice.'

[NIOMARVIN83]

Oh, driving on ice sounds super risky. Diver1111's link is like a big warning sign. 8gv and TheTimeTraveler make good points about being safe and not taking chances. mswlogo talks about ice racing being fun but reminds us to be smart about it. Camp guy is all about staying safe too, and Merrymeeting and tis give us a heads-up about insurance stuff. Seems like everyone agrees it's better to be super careful if you're going on ice, and having emergency tools in the car sounds like a smart move. Stay safe, everyone!

[CrownRay]

I drive on the ice all the time. Its only 1.5 inches thick!

Of course, its on a Zamboni :-)