Van Tassel explained that tires have far less traction on snow and ice than in dry conditions. That means that any sudden car movements – stopping, accelerating, or turning – could cause the ...

Winter weather is on the way, and while snow has been scarce in the Triangle in recent years, it’s important to brush up on how to prepare your car and tires for slick conditions. Here are some ...

In those crashes, 534 people were injured and eight died. Here’s how to stay safe when driving in the snow: 1. Prepare your car before leaving “Take a little extra time to clear your car of ...

Don’t overcorrect: If you start to slide, don’t slam on the brakes and turn the wheel. Instead, ride it out. Clean the snow off your car: Snow and ice is a dangerous driving hazards.

However, Wimberly's car was partially snowed ... Also not sleeping much are snow plow drivers like the Hefner family. "No sleep, a lot of crappy gas station food and we'll probably be out until ...

Repeat this in rapid succession using minimum power to avoid spinning your wheels, which will only dig you deeper into the snow. If you go off the road, AAA says to stay calm and in your car with ...

If you do get stuck, don’t run a gas-powered heater in your car, as the exhaust can emit toxic carbon monoxide. Always bring a snow brush/ice scraper. And a stash of sand or kitty litter ...

Snow clearing crews in Colorado's high country ... At one point, someone got out of their car and started shoveling in the middle of the highway. Other drivers and passengers also started getting ...

A man works to dig out his car from the snow along Southwest Boulevard in Kansas City on Monday, Jan. 6. The Kansas City metro area received record snowfall on Sunday. Dominick Williams dowilliams ...