Quote Originally Posted by DonnaR57 View Post
Mountains -- if you stick to the Interstates, most of the time you'll never really know you're in the mountains.
This is a bit of an exaggeration.... Even on Interstate highways, you'll know when you're in the mountains and you should not be misled. Interstate highways are not immune to icy conditions in the west, any more than they are in the east. But you have experience driving in the east... The grades are gentle, but if you need to be ready for the elevation changes -- Also, if you insist at driving no more than 50 mph, you must stay in the right lane and make sure your emergency flashers are turned on.