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在加拿大冬季驾车确是一大挑战,很多情况难以预料,有无准备关乎生或死,特别是驾车到远离城市和主要高速公路的乡村地区。俗话说,常在河边走哪有不湿鞋。我在加拿大冬季驾车的二十年曾有三次历险,都因为有点准备和自救常识化险为夷,大难不死。这里只讲一例,主要说明通讯工具的重要。
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2001年12月中旬,我因为工作关系要到一个远离城市的小村镇参加村委会会议,会议定在晚上8点30分开始。开车走省级高速到该地一个多小时,我想快一点到,于是中途下高速,走小道,直插目的地。
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在距离目的地还有约20公里处,我需要开车从一条冰冻的河上通过。在开车下河之前,我先下车到河里察看了卡车走过的车辙,认为沿卡车压过的车辙过河问题不大,但有风险,当时车里收音机天气报道气温是零下30度,强风,感觉零下39度。我看了车上的油位显示,还有60%的油,再看看手机的信号显示,信号弱,但有信号,于是我毅然开车冲进河里。
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在河里只开了十几米,车就陷在雪里不能前进,我左转右转,前后进退,始终不能自拔。当时车外漆黑一团,寒风刺骨,方圆二十公里没有人烟,找人帮助显然不现实。我再次看了看车的油表,估计发动机还可再转两个多小时,我很清楚,发动机停了,我的生命也就离结束不远了,因为没有人知道我的车在黑暗中陷在了远离高速路的冰河里,现在我的最后一根救命稻草就是手机了。我想打电话叫拖车,但在乡村地区拖车什么时候才能到,我不知道,我还是想准时参加会议的,于是我决定打电话给村委会。电话通了,一位女士接的电话,听了我的情况,她大吃一惊,告诉我她马上派人来救我。打完电话,我在车里三次亲吻手里的手机,没有这个手机,我可能再也见不到老婆和孩子了, 特别是圣诞节快到了。我坐在车里等了大约二十分钟,一辆F350 Heavy Duty卡车和两个白人小伙子赶到了,话没多说,两个小伙子拿出铁链拴在我的车的后面,我把车的变速器推到空挡,卡车轰鸣,我的车被拖回河岸。! x% J7 F7 q$ Y. O+ x) W1 v

% G! q7 n/ a! f5 j( r受此惊吓,我已无心开会,就对两个小伙子说:“请你们回去告诉委员会主席,今晚的会我不参加了”。两个小伙子瞪大了眼睛看着我,似乎对我这个象印第安人的家伙有点迷惑不解,我也没有再解释。我们各自开车向相反的方向回家了。第二天,我向领导汇报昨晚开会的事,受了批评,领导说:“Never take shortcuts when it comes to safety !" 我知道领导的意思是: 你不走高速路,走小道,很危险!但这话是不是还有更深的含义呢?生活中有的时候是不能走捷径的!
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推荐一篇关于冬季驾车有备无患的好文章。这篇文章不仅内容好,重要,写的也非常好,条理清楚,语言简明。$ L7 n1 A( c9 f9 F6 ?1 |, `2 B- `
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Alberta man survives 14 frigid hours in overturned car
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7 U# f. a+ ^$ GMichael Walker credits clothes he received as Christmas gifts for keeping him from freezing to death
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8 y1 O, |8 Z1 C2 o# WBy Travis McEwan, CBC News Posted: Dec 30, 2016 7:00 AM MT
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$ n, R! U5 o  p4 K/ v$ W& M4 nIt was supposed to take Michael Walker two hours to drive between the northern Alberta towns of Eureka River and Debolt to visit family on Christmas evening, but instead he spent 14 hours surviving -20 C temperatures in an upside-down car." z, j% R: _1 _2 l5 p6 j) E3 J# V
本来是两小时的车程在圣诞傍晚去看望家人,沃克却在-20 C的严寒中,在翻倒的车里度过了14小时
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Walker's ordeal started around 5 p.m. MT Dec. 25 on a stretch of Highway 733, about 460 kilometres northwest of Edmonton. That's when he drove off the road into an embankment. He doesn't remember how.
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沃克倒霉事发生在距离爱城西北460公里的733号高速上。他不记的他的车是如何翻下公路的7 y0 ~. Z9 v6 n" b: N: ]$ D) R& a
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"I just remember coming to while screaming and being stuck upside down in my vehicle," said Walker.6 Y( Q% T' ]/ F) t# f' t
The airbag had deployed, and his head was wedged between the windshield and the window on the driver's side.
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Walker smelled exhaust and realized the engine of his mother's Chrysler 200 was still running. He turned it off and started to think about his next steps.
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沃克认为路上的人可以看到他的翻倒的车,但车隐藏在沟里,他闪大登,按喇叭,希望引起过路车人的注意; G' _7 k3 Z2 d. b5 [/ r

5 k2 P: G; c2 a8 }, A: K"There was quite a few vehicles that drove by in the first couple hours," he recalled. "It was still pretty early. No one slowed down. No one heard me."  _) l1 a" R- U; I. f" w* H1 G
最初的两小时,有一些车经过,但没人注意和听到我的呼救,没有车减速,都是呼啸而过
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车的电池死了,沃克意识到他要在翻了的车里度过寒夜,他开始感到恐惧和惊慌( v0 E. i  g) b& a9 x
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"I was sure I was dead. I thought I was going to die."
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沃克的椎骨,踝关节和一只脚都骨折了,更糟糕的是气温下降到–20 C.
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14小时后,沃克的家人沿路搜索,最后发现了沃克翻在沟里的车
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苏海 发表于 2017-1-14 13:24
9 M) E. b" }4 N% A" P6 w推荐一篇关于冬季驾车有备无患的好文章。这篇文章不仅内容好,重要,写的也非常好,条理清楚,语言简明。9 A6 ?! C7 A9 M6 K2 M  O
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Your standard road safety kit (that’s kept in your car throughout the year) should include items like booster cables, road flares, traffic cones, emergency signs and other things that can help you be seen on the roadway when your car has broken down.1 i7 O9 ^, N7 e
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你的标准公路安全包(需全年存于车内)应包括:启动电缆,道路警示灯火,锥形交通路标,紧急标志,还有其他当你的车抛锚时能有助于别人看到你的东西。" B0 {/ p* k2 s; ^
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9 W- p+ G( }1 K  \5 p安全驾车!我喜欢走高速路!自驾旅游走小道仅仅因为沿途风景值得
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* X0 w* ~5 N: P9 D: M7 l! }Enjoy your time in Saskatchewan. I have been to many places in Saskatchewan. The names of many towns and villages in SK are very interesting , such as Turleford, Cut Knife, Paradise Hill etc. There are two places that are  worth visiting while you are there , Hafford and Batoche. Batches is a national historic site, where you can learn a lot about Louis Riel and the Métis people.
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marie 发表于 2017-1-21 23:16
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anywhere, anytime, me, safe first!
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Right on, way to go!
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marie 发表于 2017-1-26 21:04* m6 m; P# M( L
明天去Yorkton,Jan 28: Prince,Albert Jan 29: Eatonia Jan 30: Rosthern
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Prince Albert is a very nice city. There is a national park not far away. The Prince Albert National Park has a very large and beautiful lake-Lake Waskesiu .  When we visited the park in Oct 2002 ,we had a red fox standing in front of our car , we had to wait there for a few minutes until the fox walked off the road.4 C3 I# b: w4 o5 P- M
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推荐一篇关于冬季驾车有备无患的好文章。这篇文章不仅内容好,重要,写的也非常好,条理清楚,语言简明。
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There’s a lot of talk in the winter about what drivers should do in preparation for safe winter driving, yet we often don’t think about the importance of having a proper emergency kit in the trunk of your car in case the unexpected does occur.
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A good winter emergency kit is like Batman’s utility belt, but for your car. It has everything you might possibly need for situations you’ll encounter on the road during this unpredictable season. We’ve all seen cars stuck in the snow, or unable to start due to extreme cold, and there are even examples of drivers being stuck on roads trapped in their cars during snowstorms – for hours or sometimes, even days. Having a proper winter emergency kit can be essential during these events.+ ~' k2 x" s, [( f& K4 b1 L$ v5 _' Q

" ^9 h# k  k* V5 {, f+ E) WYour standard road safety kit (that’s kept in your car throughout the year) should include items like booster cables, road flares, traffic cones, emergency signs and other things that can help you be seen on the roadway when your car has broken down. A winter safety kit can help you with situations specifically caused by the weather. Every motorist should take the time to assemble a kit for their car. Here are a few items I think are essential for your winter emergency kit:* n- C! Y+ {& F! B4 \7 j8 Q9 M
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Non-perishable food – You’ll want items that can be opened easily, won’t spoil, and can be eaten cold. Energy bars are a great option. Some canned food could work as long as you plan to pack a can opener with it.9 a1 X6 `" \2 G8 x* P

, `+ I3 H) M& v: ?; G2 EWater – Humans can only go so long without water, and while you can eat some fresh snow to quench your thirst in a pinch, it’s not the healthiest option. Keeping a few bottles of water in the trunk is a far better way to stay hydrated if you become stranded by the side of the road.. l) l% j1 E: Z' V8 O1 K6 @2 V
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Candle in a deep tin – If you’re stuck in your car for an extended period you won’t be able to run your engine or the heat for hours and/or days on end, but you will need a heat source. Surprisingly, the heat from a single tea light candle can provide much needed warmth in an enclosed area. Just be sure to keep your eye on the candle when in use.1 O- T* K2 Q4 f

' Y( Y4 I0 E3 b6 B0 R3 JShovel – You may find yourself in a situation where you have to dig your car out from snow that’s either been piled up around your vehicle by a plow or that’s accumulated on its own thanks to the wind drifting it around your car. A small, light shovel can be just the thing you need to get your car moving again.5 @2 ?( ?9 b6 Z8 J' q! ^1 F
Warm clothing – Many motorists wear leather gloves for driving that don’t provide much protection from the cold – and that’s if they wear any gloves at all. A warm pair of mitts or gloves stored in your car can protect your extremities if you happen to be stuck in your car or if you have to spend time digging your car out of the snow. A dry pair of warm socks is also a good idea to keep your toes toasty.8 |* `2 o4 `- d% ]- v8 y# q
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Blanket – A warm blanket is a great option for keeping your body temperature up if you’re going to be stuck in your car for a prolonged period, especially when you’re trying to preserve gas.& }! ~6 q. {! e& `% r

6 r; J2 x0 z0 e, w0 ]  j6 A' nKitty litter or sand – If you’ve ever been stuck in an icy situation you already know that the more your tires spin, the slicker and more slippery your predicament can become. Sometimes all you need is some well-placed sand or kitty litter to provide the traction you’ll need to get moving again.
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Windshield washer fluid – You can never have enough washer fluid on hand in the winter. With all the slush and snow the season brings, there’s always a danger of running out at the worst possible time.
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Tow rope – If you’re unfortunate enough to get stuck in a snowbank or worse, you might need a pull from a friend. Or, if you’re being a “good Samaritan”, you’ll be the one doing the pulling. Either way, a length of strong rope in your kit is always a plus.
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/ b$ y' a# h& x9 _7 _The Government of Canada has a handy list of things they suggest motorists keep in their emergency kit as well as a list of things you shouldn’t do if you get stuck in the snow. Take a look for some ideas as you put your kit together. And once your kit is loaded and stowed in your trunk, hopefully you’ll be able to “weather” any situation until help arrives.9 j! J9 Q2 h$ F9 y
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哦,就是别去没人的地冒险
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苏海 发表于 2017-1-16 09:09
( ]4 V' r4 l( }+ m" KYour standard road safety kit (that’s kept in your car throughout the year) should include items  ...
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安全驾车!我喜欢走高速路!自驾旅游走小道仅仅因为沿途风景值得9 u  C8 l7 a& @  B4 J
如果很危险就放弃!
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楼主的车好像不是四驱,底盘可能不够高。off road太冒险。
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本帖最后由 marie 于 2017-1-21 23:30 编辑
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Enjoy your time in Saskatchewan. I have been to many places in Saskatchewan. The names  ...
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" K  z  k. ?+ q$ d' d, C7 e自己目前工作是business trip in SK2 y4 [8 J" _0 h4 O+ h, q6 H' v
anywhere, anytime, me, safe first!
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; O4 D( w7 O# r5 zEnjoy your time in Saskatchewan. I have been to many places in Saskatchewan. The names  ...
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明天去Yorkton,Jan 28: Prince,Albert Jan 29: Eatonia Jan 30: Rosthern3 @0 z" y% ?0 Z2 @
Feb 01 North Battleford, Feb 05 PA, Feb06 Melfort7 p- d, F1 S) `( U4 F! }4 R- \5 A
more and more location in SK
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Prince Albert is a very nice city. There is a national park not far away. The Prince Albert Nation ...
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last July I visited Prince Albert National Park, soso!
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Prince Albert is a very nice city. There is a national park not far away. The Prince Albert Nation ...
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prince albert national park trip
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3 E% O( }+ f' o- a; B4 HPrince Albert is a very nice city. There is a national park not far away. The Prince Albert Nation ...
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