People nowadays are lulled into a false sense of security, with all the safety measures built into modern cars. As such they have forgotten how to drive, and how to 'read' the road.
How often do you see them in this kind of weather, half the windscreen cleared, tootling along safe in the knowledge that the airbags and ABS and traction control will save them, in the event of an accident? There is no way I would go out in any vehicle without having all the windows defrosted. I would rather be ten minutes late, than not get there at all.
My drving has changed since getting The Old Nacker on the road. As an underbraked, underpowered vehicle, I learned quickly to slow down for lights, in the hope that they changed. I look a good way up the road, leaving plenty room between me and car in front, in case he stops, I can. Even looking for pottholes before I hit them.
All parts of motoring experience with older cars, and I am more in touch with the road.
Happy safe motoring!