Snow or Ice

Maintain a sufficient following distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead.

Apply the brake pedal gently. Excessive speed, rapid acceleration, sudden braking, and sharp turns are potentially very dangerous.

When braking, make maximum use of engine braking. Sudden braking on snow-covered or icy roads may cause skidding.

Driving through deep snow may require the use of winter tires or the installation of traction chains on the tires.

Always carry emergency equipment. Items you may want to take with you include traction chains, tow straps or chains, a flashlight, flares, sand, a shovel, jumper cables, an ice scraper, gloves, a rag, coveralls, a blanket, etc.