When you drive in the winter, the weather will play a part in how you drive. If it snows evenly lightly, you may notice poor braking and control of your vehicle. When you drive, keeping a distance of three seconds is what is recommended. When the weather or roads are less than ideal, you will want to double or triple your distance. This will allow you enough time to react incase there is an accident. If you notice your vehicle starting to slide you should slow down. This will help prevent you losing complete control of the vehicle. Also remember if you are on ice, slamming on the brakes can make things worse.

Driving at a speed you can control the vehicle is also important. If you drive too fast for what you can handle, you will risk going in the ditch. You will want to make sure that you can see properly as well when you drive. With the best visibility, you can see other drivers, and where they are compared to you. You will also want to make sure you keep an eye out for snow plows or semis. This is because sometimes when they pass you, snow can blow up and impair your visibility. When a whiteout occurs, you will want to slow down, but still drive at a pace where you are not rear-ended.

When you clear off your vehicle before you drive, always remember to clear the hood and the roof of the vehicle as well. This way you will not have snow blowing off and impairing the visibility of other drivers on the road. Remember to scrape the windows and the rear windshield as well. This will allow you to see all around your vehicle when you drive.