I see the problem as two-fold. At least here in the north-east.
#1 Weren't we all taught that even in GOOD conditions to leave at least one car space between us and the car in front for every 10 MPH of speed. If going 50 MPH - that means as least 5 spaces - i.e. with my truck about 85'. Seems now adays almost nobody follows the rule and cops are reluctant to give tickets for following too closely.
#2. "Clear Road" programs. I live in central NY and northern MI in the winter. Both have their versions of "clear road" programs that I regard as inane and insane. The mentality is - we conquer nature with salt, sand, and endless plowing so we can all go wherever, whenever - regardless of the weather. This leads to driver's expecting safe roads all the time. When they crash on a slippery road? Often they whine and call it bad road maintenance.
I came home last night along Long Rapids Road in Maple Ridge Township and Alpena. It was 2 below zero, windy, and snowing. The road was a solid sheet of ice and has a "good weather" speed limit of 40-50 MPH. I was doing 35 MPH all the way home and was tailgated all the way. Also passed several times.
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