Use an ice scraper to remove snow and ice from your windshield and all windows, including side and rear windows. This will improve your ability to see other roadway users that may move into your path of travel.

Keep at least half a tank of fuel in your vehicle at all times. Never warm up a vehicle in an enclosed area, such as a garage. Do not use cruise control when driving on any slippery surface, such as on ice and snow. Drive slowly. Always adjust your speed down to account for lower traction when driving on snow or ice.

Winter storms, bad weather and poor road conditions are a factor in nearly half a million crashes every winter, according to AAA. Here's how to stay safe.

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Winter weather creates difficult driving conditions, and if drivers aren't prepared for ice and snow, situations can quickly turn dangerous. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic ...

As winter approaches, virtual reality is being used to help train drivers to navigate dangerous weather, especially snow squalls. At Hofstra University on New York's Long Island, drivers are strapping on simulation goggles and grabbing the wheel to learn ...

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