11. Clean the snow off your car completely.

Some people think that they need to clean off just enough snow so that they can see properly. Wrong! Clear the snow off your hood so that it doesn’t blow up onto your windshield and blind you. And clean the snow off your roof so that it doesn’t blow off your car and blind the person in the car behind you.

12. Pull over safely.

If the weather gets really bad, find a safe place to pull over, such as a parking lot. Do not pull over on the shoulder of a highway as people may lose sight of the lanes in bad conditions and not see you until the last minute. You do not want to be hit. If you have little choice, try to pull over under a bridge where you may be more noticeable.

13. Kick the snow off your boots.

There are two reasons for this. Snow stuck on the bottom of your boots gives you less control over the car pedals. Also, the less snow in your car, the less melted water there will be, and the less vapor to fog your windows.

14. Don’t wear bulky boots.

You want to have a good sense of the pedals beneath your feet so wear footwear that is warm and allows you to feel the pedals.

15. Go manual if possible.

A manual transmission is preferable in winter. It offers much more control. If you have the option of driving stick, do so.

16. Stay in your lane.

If there’s lots of snow on the road it will be difficult to see the lane markings on a highway and to pass safely. It’s best to stay in your lane and follow the car ahead with enough distance so that you can stop safely should you need to. The rule of thumb is that in poor driving conditions there should be 4-6 seconds between you and the car in front of you. Think 4-6 car lengths.