The Definitive Guide To Driving In The Snow

The first important thing to remember is that you should never try to drive too fast in the snow. It may seem like a good idea at the time, like you can handle the speed, no you can't. I learned this the hard way one winter night when I spun out and did a 360. Luckily I ended up on the shoulder of the road. My parking brake was also on, that's another important thing to remember, never leave your parking brake on while driving in the snow, or any other time for that matter. Unless of course you are in a parking lot trying to do donuts and you have sufficiently scouted the area to make sure there are no cops nearby.

The next important thing to remember is never make any sudden moves when driving in the snow (driving in the snow is actually just like confronting a bear the same principles apply here). Do not turn fast and do not brake quickly. Both will result in fishtailing.

Another important rule is never, never, stop while driving up a hill. If you stop you won't be able to get moving forward again and you will just start sliding backwards, sometimes fun but most of the time dangerous.

And finally, remember that driving in the snow is fun, fishtailing and sliding across the street are fun when you realize you are in no real danger. The only real problems arise when pylons and other cars get in your way. As long as you avoid those two things you should be fine.