But I have. I have been outside at -30 with a paint stripper gun thawing filters. And I have been all over on highways that were nothing but sheet ice. If the OP has not then he has no right to suggest that he is better or safer than you or I. The OP suggested that I am reckless, along with anyone else who has confidence.
Does that not strike you as odd? As for the jake thing. I drive winter roads. I use the jake. A no no to you folks, a necessity to me.