Winter Driving Safety Tip #5: Stay calm and give yourself extra travel time. When roads are snowy or icy it's much harder to slow down quickly, even impossible in certain conditions. Slamming on the brakes or turning sharply can lead to skidding and loss of control. Rather than put yourself in a situation where you [...]

Winter Driving Safety Tip #4: Drive at an appropriate speed. Icy roads make slowing down quickly impossible. When visibility is low and roads are snowy or icy, slow down and drive below the speed limit. Slower speeds combined with greater distances between vehicles can reduce your need to slam on the brakes or turn sharply, [...]