Thu and Cleo are sharing the driving on a 520 mile trip. If Thu drives 60 miles more than Cleo how far did each of them drive?

I am trying to design a low speed, high torque, personal transporter in the form of a scooter.?

The vehicle should go no faster than 10mph and no slower than 5mph, we want it to carry at least 250lbs and be able to climb a 5degree incline as well as ride over a 2inch curb.
With 10 inch wheels, this would require at least 46.6 foot-# of torque, and at least 93.2 lbs of driving force.
How can we get that much power without letting the speed exceed 10mph? what sort of motor could we use? any ideas?

Yes you could ride a bike. Suggest you do not go alone as there are bandits along the way.
How long you want to ride each day and how fast you pedal will determine how long it would take.

Now for riding a horse or camel. Did you plan on feeding and watering? They will need rest days.

To cross the Border your animals would need their veterinary health certificates.

Department of Animal Health located at Av. Cuauhtémoc No. 1230, Col. Santa Cruz Atoyac, Del. Benito Juárez, C.P. 03310, México, or call: 011 52 (55) 5905-1000 ext. 51066, 51071 y 51219 or toll free at 01(800) 987-9879.
You will need to cover the cost of a Import Zoosanitary Certificate in the amount of $1,817.00 Mexican pesos

La Secretaría de Agricultura, Ganadería, Desarrollo Rural, Pesca y Alimentación would be where you go to get approval to Enter your animals to Mexico.

Now what you would need to cross state lines to leave Colorado you can look up yourself.

I drive as fast as road and traffic condition permit. I also have studded snow tires.
All things considered about 10 MPH less when snow on the road.

If the snow is deeper like today s storm I either do not travel or use experience in winter driving and take a SAFE speed for the conditions. I am accident free for over 20 years. There is no magic speed number for all situations.

It is not the going that is a problem it is the stopping and turning.

As there was rain first there is often ICE under the snow which makes any travel difficult. The repair shops will be full of people that drive TOO fast for the conditions. SLOW down and increase the distance between you and those in front. SIGNAL your intentions well in advance and SLOW down when you want to turn. Avoid left turns across other traffic just go to the next place and make three rights.

Plan ahead and know alternate ways to your destination. Avoid things like hills if you can. Both up and down.

How should you drive in winter weather?

Buckle up before you start driving. Keep your seat belt buckled at all times.
SLOW DOWN! - posted speed limits are for ideal travel conditions. Driving at reduced speeds is the best precautionary measure against any misfortune while driving on slippery roads. "Black ice" is invisible.
Be alert. Black ice will make a road look like shiney new asphalt. Pavement should look grey-white in winter.
Do not use cruise control. Winter driving requires you to be in full control at all times.
Reduce your speed while approaching intersections covered with ice or snow.
Allow for extra travelling time or even consider delaying a trip if the weather is inclement.
Drive with low-beam headlights on. Not only are they brighter than daytime running lights but turning them on also activates the tail lights. This makes your vehicle more visible.
Lengthen your following distance behind the vehicle ahead of you. Stopping distance on an icy road is double that of stopping on a dry one. For example, from around 45 meters (140 ft) at the speed of 60 km/h, to 80 meters (over 260 ft) on an icy road surface.
Stay in the right-hand lane except when passing and use turn signals when changing lanes.
Steer with smooth and precise movements. Changing lanes too quickly and jerky steering while braking or accelerating can cause skidding.
Be aware and slow down when you see a sign warning that you are approaching a bridge. Steel and concrete bridges are likely to be icy even when there is no ice on the asphalt surface, (because bridges over open air cool down faster than roads which tend to be insulated somewhat by solid ground.)
Consider getting off the road before getting stranded if the weather is worsening.
Be patient and pass other cars only when it is safe to do so.

What should you do if you start to skid?

Above all DO NOT PANIC!
Look where you want your vehicle to go and steer in this direction.
DO NOT BRAKE!
DO NOT ACCELERATE!

http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/safety_ha...

Why do drivers come close when passing.?

This is in NJ. While I am driving with the flow of traffic in any lane (doesn't matter which, but usually in the middle lane), I am sometimes passed by a faster driver. More than once, the other driver will swerve a little and come within a few inches of my car and then return to the middle of the lane once they have passed.Why would someone do this? It is extremely unnerving.