how to drive in snow

Last time we talked about preparations for getting out on the road in the winter and the things you need to know about your vehicle.  This time, we get into specific safety gear for winter driving, treating a road incident as a survival situation, vehicle handling tips, and how to get yourself or someone else out of a snow drift and back onto the road.  

Winter weather can throw some serious hazards and challenging driving conditions at us.  What do we need to do to tackle these challenges?  We discuss some specific situations, planning, vehicle considerations, gear, vehicle handling, and emergency procedures.