I lived in Seal Beach (suburb of L.A.) for awhile, and you're absolutely corect. In their defense, they go a long time between serious rains, and there is a buildup of oil and other goodies on the roads. Add a little water and it really does get slippery. We who are used to driving on slippery roads know how to handle it. But, the natives, who don't, just go slippin' 'n' slidin' 'n' crashin'.

Jack

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