Motoring » Buying A Car On The Road Learning Safe Driving Driving Abroad Maintenance Road Rage On Two Wheels Emotive     Also follow these steps: Clear snow from all your windows and windscreen just before driving off. Also check that your lights, mirrors, and number plates are clear. At the earliest opportunity, check your grip on the road surface by choosing a safe place to brake gently. Drive slowly, allowing much more room to slow down and stop. Take particular care in bends where skids are more likely. Brake progressively on the straight before you reach a bend. Use the highest possible gear. Avoid sudden acceleration and braking. If you have difficulty getting traction in a front-drive car, gently rock the steering wheel from side to side, keeping the accelerator steady. This should help your tyres to grip. If you become stranded in snow, stay in your car unless shelter is within easy reach. Your car is easier to find than you are. Use the engine to keep the heater working but make sure your exhaust is clear, otherwise you risk suffocation from a build-up of carbon monoxide. In deep drifts, open the window slightly and keep the roof clear of snow.