Winter weather driving tips

Here are a few things to remember when driving in snow this winter:

1. Accelerate and decelerate slowly. ...

2. Drive slowly. ...

3. The normal dry pavement following distance of three to four seconds should be increased to eight to ten seconds. ...

4. Know your brakes. ...

5. Don't stop if you can avoid it. ...

6. Don't power up hills. ...

7. Don't stop going up a hill. ...

8. Stay home if at all possible.