Yesterday in Grand Rapids I got a load picking up in Holland going to Detroit area. Short trip to pick up started fine, then quickly found myself in a white out/snow/ice storm. Many cars in the ditch, including a Sprinter. As I reached Holland I was coming up to an intersection stop light. As soon as I touched the brake my Sprinter went in to a uncontrollable slide and spin. Definitely a life flashing before your eyes moment, as I slid helplessly towards traffic. Amazingly, I hit no one and was not hit in the process. My momentum was stopped by the curb on the side of the road, thankfully, not the ditch. Also, thanks to other alert drivers, there was enough room for me to back up, straighten out and continue on my way. I'd have to wait till I got to the pick up to change my pants
This was the first spin out I have experienced in over 3 years driving a Sprinter, I have had little fish tails before, but nothing like this. Oh yeah, since the load brought me close to home decided to take the weekend off
GO LIONS!
Be careful out there gang.