I did hear that Russia's roads were some of the most dangerous in the world

Pullus, there are times when I think you're cool and there are times when I think you're horrible. This is one of those times when I think you're horrible. Making jokes about the situation is one thing, but your post is just dispicable.

The highway should have some sort of ditch system between the two roads. That would prevent cars fromslipping between roads and it would prevent any rebounds off the rail. They have this system here in my area. Dozens of cars fall in the ditch every week. I'd bet it saved many lives.

That wouldn't be feasible in the UK, our roads are so cramped here. At least we have a god damn central reservation though.

Oh man. I live in (usually) snowy New England and that made me shudder. Damn. I don't want to drive tomorrow.

Yea, whenever you don't even have a divider in between a highway or 50+ mph road then you run the risk of deadly head on collisions.  A lot of times drivers fall asleep then venture to oncoming traffic.  That is why hitting a barrier or going into a ditch is a lot better wake up then slamming into a big rig.  That is if you wake up.

Where is all the "In Soviet Russia" jokes?

Honestly, you have absolutely no idea what  you are talking about.  You would have been much better off just stopping and asking yourself "does my opinion on this matter bring anything constructive to this discussion" and let it go.  Seriously, have at least an iota of empathy for your fellow man before posting on the internet or even opening your mouth to say something.  Please.

OT:  This, folks, is why I absolutely hate driving in any time of freezing rain, sleet or snow and try to avoid it as much as possible.  Is that trip to work or whereever REALLY worth risking your life like this?  I had a coworker that died in a car accident on the way to work like this one time.  It changed a lot of our thinking about risking our lives for a stupid job that really, in the grand scheme of things, won't stop the world if you're not there.  Thankfully this has been the best winter ever as far as wintery precipitation where I live.  We haven't had even 4 inches of snow total after like 40 last season.  More lives saved because of it.

Global Warming causes more extreme temperatures. Meaning colder winters too.. So more Icy Roads.

Now is probably not the time to fuck with me is all I am going to say.  I just got done telling someone at work that they were an asshole.  I grew up for 17 years in Ohio and drove through 2 very snowy winters.  I have lost control on ice, black ice, spun out in snow, did donuts in a parking lot which was covered in snow tripping on LCD, drove in snow while on acid, etc...  I went to college at Texas Tech which it snows a lot in that area for it being Texas (Lubbock, Tx, northwest Texas).  They don't even have proper snow removal equipment (even in Lubbock) so I've driven on far worse roads than this. There was obviously a clear melted path on the road.  The driver was probably checking their cell phone or something and went off the lane.  I will stop here and I really don't care what you have to say (so don't even bother replying).  Goodbye and have a nice day.

But we've just had one of our warmest winters ever and it was blamed on global warming. No wonder many people (including me) don't buy global warming, or at least believe that its effects are being exaggerated.