... perceived cost, lack of understanding and experience. Because people believe it is expensive. Because they don't understand all the winter driving advantages. Because they have little experience of snow and ice - especially in the southern half of the UK.
My wife has winter tyres. I know how good winter tyres are, yet I decided not to put winter tyres on my car. I regretted that decision yesterday.
My mate who rolled his 4wd car..lives near me & in the back of beyond.....also numerous people I have spoken to over the years who live up here have the attitude of "I manage ok or I don't drive".....bit difficult if you are already driving to somewhere & you hit black ice...
I think the only time people will change is when they crash or have days with serious black ice issues....we have loads of days like that...currently 1inch of snow on ground, gritters have created loads of standing water & damp roads, local council has already over spent the £5million winter budget by £500,000 & have no money to cover until April which is the end of the winter budget time frame..
Loads of black ice will form tonight (low temps) on the roads where gritting is less frequent...& that includes, C, B & some "A" roads...
Like I say people living & driving the same roads as me year after year & still think winters or certified all seasons are a waste of time & expense or hassle....putting money before your life..or someone else's if you crash into them because you can't control your car as on unsuitable tyres...idiots the lot of them...