Why do the plow trucks have to drive so fast?
The goal is to get the snow off the street. Drivers are directed to drive as fast as necessary to accomplish that task. The speed of the truck is directly related to any combination of the following factors: 1) The volume of snow on the street, 2) The consistency of the snow, and 3) The height of the berms on the side of the street. The plow truck must travel faster to throw heavier and/or deeper snow over higher berms.
