Tips for drivers during winter conditions. Safety Solutions: Never overestimate your driving ability. Slow down.    Buckle up.    Don’t drink & drive. Put 4 seconds between you and the car ahead. Pump the brakes (not slam!) Sliding? Turn the wheels in direction of the slide Drive on interstates & one-way roads, whenever possible. Keep lights ON Clear off lights, mirrors, and license plate of snow/ice. Bridges, Ramps, and Overpasses freeze first. Check the windshield wipers to make sure they are not frozen to the windshield.