Tips for driving on slick winter roads

Ice and snow can make winter driving tricky, so here are seven tips for driving on slick winter roads from AccuWeather:

Accelerate and decelerate slowly

According to AccuWeather, accelerating too quickly can cause spinning and braking too hard can cause skidding.

Slow down

Accelerating, braking, and steering all take longer when driving on slick surfaces.

Keep your distance

While the following distance on dry roads is 3-4 seconds, AccuWeather suggests increasing your time to 8-10 seconds on slick roads.

Correcting a slide

If you begin to slide on a slick road, remember to turn into the slide.

Black Ice

Watch for black ice, which may look like a wet road, especially at night.

Buckle up

Make sure all passengers of your car have their seat belts properly fastened.

Stay home

Unless it is absolutely necessary to travel, it may be best to stay home and be safe.