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Smoothly and at a steady speed.
Snow is especially slippery when the first flakes are falling or when it has just fallen and is soft. When it has hardened (frozen), it is just like ice. To prevent the vehicle from losing grip and skidding, the driver should: use the highest gear possible (2nd or 3rd) to start off. Drive at a reduced speed and increase the safety distance. Use the controls smoothly and at a steady speed to prevent the wheels from skidding.
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As fast as possible, because if the vehicle stalls it will skid backwards.
In the lowest gear possible, accelerating as much as possible.
Smoothly and at a steady speed.
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