[GeorgeTirebiter]

Hwy 17 here is notorious for being windy, slippery when wet, difficult to see very far ahead, blind curves, poorly-marked entrances and exits, and: the only path between Silicon Valley (Los Gatos in the south) and Santa Cruz and points south. Over the years, I've seen better signage, more aggressive road clearing of debris after rain, and more police enforcement.

When I lived near Santa Cruz for a year and had to commute to Silicon Valley, I got very good at driving that stretch, knowing when I could do the curves fast, and when I needed to be cautious.

But if you're not a 'regular' on that road? Your advice was well-warranted.