So, what do you do when the world seems as though it is ending?
That's what I thought was happening over the weekend as I was returning from my favorite Italian joint with my ol' lady. If you are not in the New York Tri-State area, you probably have no clue what I am talking about. Let me paint the picture for you guys.
It is raining sheets, there is a strong wind -- with gusts up to 70 MPH or more - trees are snapping and falling into the roadway like a set of match sticks, and power lines are breaking from their connections. Now, I couldn't help but wonder what would happen if the Volvo C30 I was piloting was nailed with a massive tree.
Do not get me wrong, the C30 is a safe vehicle but when you factor in a huge tree that is about 100 years old, I cannot place that much confidence in the little hatch. Along my travels this weekend, I saw countless other vehicles smushed into shapes that I thought only aluminum cans could accomplish.
Although I was able to improve my autocross techniques and work on evasive maneuvers, I kept thinking back to something I would feel more confident driving, such as a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon or the recently driven Lexus GX.
So, my question to you guys is what vehicle would you feel comfortable driving in the worst conditions imaginable. What would make you feel safe when all hell is breaking loose around you?
Let us know in the comments below.
And, for the curious I still do not have power. I was actually contemplating doing this story VIA BlackBerry. Yikes...
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