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Assess their condition rather than assuming hardened snow guarantees better grip.
Do not assume they always offer good grip: they may be icy or contain very slippery compacted snow. Reduce speed, increase following distance and avoid abrupt actions and icy surfaces. If safe progress is impossible, find a safe place to stop without exposing yourself to traffic. An essential journey does not authorise using a closed road.
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Assume every track offers maximum grip, even when icy.
Move close to the vehicle ahead to follow its tracks without a safe gap.
Assess their condition rather than assuming hardened snow guarantees better grip.
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