He explained: "Snow can make it much more difficult to have control over your car, especially when you're pulling away. "For that reason, I would recommend pulling away in second rather than first ...

Don't accelerate too hard, however, because spinning your wheels can melt the ice and make the surface even more slippery. If you can't generate traction, try gently rocking the car back and forth.

PRO: Less Chance of Spinning When Exiting a Corner. Just as it does in snow, an AWD system's ability to deliver torque four ways and feed it to four tires, rather than two, reduces any individual ...

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The handy winter driving tip that stops skidding and wheelspin in snow and ice A motoring expert has given Brits a piece of advice that can help them stay in control of their car when travelling ...

Tips on what to carry in your car, and how to drive in snow and icy weather. ... If you get stuck, don't try to keep moving if the wheels spin - it will only dig you in deeper.