It’s a lack of common sense, stemming from the fact that people don’t get a chance to practice - and build up a healthy respect for winter driving - when younger. Then add to that all ever more potent cars combined with modern gimmickry that’s supposed to ‘solve all problems’. Add to that, safety equipment such as winter - even studded - tires are used to increase speed. Not safety. In the winter, high horsepower is often your worst enemy (but sure can be fun when out doing loops on a lake).