If you have to drive in the snow or ice, try and make sure you can wait until the sand trucks and snow plows have been out first.
Then, you need to learn the best techniques for winter driving. If you can, try and practice them in a large open space where there are no other vehicles first, just so that you can learn how your car reacts.
Firstly, you should have your lights on, so that other motorists can see you and ensure they are clean and your windshield as well.
The most important thing when driving on icy roads is to decrease your speed and allow much more space than usual between you and the car in front, to reduce the risk of a rear end collision. If you do have to brake, do it more gently than usual to save skidding, but if you feel the wheels locking up then ease off the brake.
To keep better traction, use low gears, especially when going downhill and never use cruise control or overdrive on icy roads.
Remember that even though the temperature may be above freezing, there could still be ice patches in some areas so be alert at all times.
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