If your rear end starts sliding to the right, turn the wheel to the right. If your rear end starts sliding to the left, turn your wheel to the left. Do not apply the brakes while in a skid. Braking Remember that stopping distances are doubled or tripled on snow or ice. Extra room between you and the car ahead may be the margin of safety that saves your life.
Power brakes require an especially light touch on the pedal.
When the ABS engages, you'll hear a rumble from the brakes and the brake pedal will vibrate under your foot. The ABS computer is controlling which wheel is braking in order to prevent a skid. Decelerate well in advance of a turn or stopping point. Don't expect to do all your braking at that stop sign at the bottom. If you are approaching a stop with alternate patches of ice and bare pavement between you and the stop, brake firmly as you cross the bare spot and coast over the ice.