Today on our way to Montréal, I lost control of the car for a few seconds.

We started veering right first, I overcorrected so we swerved left into an oncoming vehicle, and then back into our lane, before I managed to gain control. The car up ahead was far enough that I believe either would have had a chance to stop before a potential head on collision. This probably lasted less than 10 seconds but felt like an eternity.

The overnight snowfall had not been cleared yet on that road, which I believe caused the car to lose traction first on the right wheels (which is probably why we veered into the side of the road initially). I should have entered the road at a lower speed and kept it low, and kept the car closer to the center and highest part of the road.

In the end it was all a big scare and a big humbling experience for me that I am grateful did not end in tragedy. 🙏😮‍💨

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Eternity flash humbles fast. God's grace brakes harder than cars.

I’m so glad you and your beautiful wife are okay!! 🩷🩷Winter weather conditions are so challenging! I overcorrected on black ice years ago and ended up in a ditch. So grateful it was only that! Get some rest this evening! 🙏🏾

Oh wow glad to hear you’re ok!

Glad you’re ok. Stay safe!

🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

Been there. Glad you're safe and sound.

Glad you’re ok. 🤙

Happy you’re safe

🙏🕊️

Man, that sounds scary af. Glad you are ok.

Glad you’re ok 🫂

Glad to know you’re safe! 🫂

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OMG! Glad you‘re alright!!! 🩷🩷

glad everything ended ok! 😱

btw, I'm in the Montreal area for a little while...

Thanks balas!

We went there and came back on the same day. We wish we could have stayed but due to the weather we decided it was best to get back to Ottawa in case it worsened.

maybe we can plan something when the weather gets better, would love to meet some day. I'll poke you if I go your way, haven't visited Ottawa yet :)

Definitely! Hit me up!

Oof that's scary! I lost control of the car while driving on Florida highways after a heavy local rainfall. Took prob a couple of seconds before I gained back control of the vehicle but it felt like it took forever!

Glad you managed to get control again. It’s extra scary not knowing if one will be able to pull through. 🙏