Go slow.. Even locals know driving on ice and snow is tricky, and they are usually pretty respectful to each other. If someone is driving too close behind you, try pulling over or slowing down even more to let them pass. You can also turn on your flashers/hazard lights to alert other drivers that you’re going particularly slow. Stay away from the edges of the road. Road shoulders in winter often look solid, but are actually very soft. If you get a tire into the deep snow in the shoulder you can get pulled right into the ditch. Stay closer to the center line of the road than to the edge of the road. When meeting oncoming traffic, be sure to stay in your lane, but feel free to slow down so you can pass safely. Brake early and lightly. Give yourself plenty of time to stop at lights and stop signs. When you touch the brakes, touch them lightly. If you start to lose control, let off the brake pedal and let the vehicle come to a slowed, more “relaxed” position. Accelerate slowly. When taking off from a stopped position, or accelerating uphill, push the gas pedal gently. If you feel yourself starting to spin out of control or lose traction, let off the gas, but do not slam on the brakes. Let the vehicle return to a slowed, more “relaxed” state, and try gently accelerating again. Many vehicles now have traction control, and interior buttons to turn this feature off. Some people do find it helpful to turn this off. Also, if your vehicle is equipped with four-wheel drive: use it!