Give yourself plenty of time to react to changes in road conditions. Reduce your speed well in advance of any intersections, turns, or stops.
How should you brake when driving on snow or ice?
Leave more space between your vehicle and the one in front of you. This gives you extra time to react if you need to stop suddenly. Make smooth and gentle movements with the steering wheel, accelerator, and brake pedal to avoid skidding.
Start braking early to reduce speed gradually. Apply light and steady pressure to the brake pedal to avoid skidding. Sudden or hard braking can lead to loss of control.
If your vehicle has a manual transmission, consider downshifting to use engine braking, which can help slow down without relying solely on the brakes.