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@steter @copter_chief @ai6yr

Downshift, even in automatic, if on ice, to the lowest level to slow down the engine without it starting to buckle and spin. Usually 2nd gear.

Try not to panic, you have a good chance to stay safe if you think your way clearly. I live in a high snow, icy, hilly, windy area prone to bad weather and power outages.

I've spun, slid, gone sideways down a snowy hill, shifted into second to get enough traction to steer toward a snow bank bouncing softly to slow down enough to pull back onto the right side of the road facing in the right direction before the oncoming line of traffic got to me. I could see the fear in the first driver's face. And I am not a brave driver.

Slow down. Slow down. Use your gears. Watch out for black ice.

Also in your car: shovel, blanket, water, power bars, head lamp, flash light, orange or red glowsticks or blinking lights for runners, solar lights with blinking sos feature, mirror for signaling, lighter, whistle, compass. Extra clothes, down hood, ski mask, wool. Boots and ice cleats if you have to walk. Hi-vis safety vest!!! Those chem heating packs for feet and hands. Make sure someone knows where you plan to go and when. It's easy for a car to slide off the road, disappear into snow in a snow storm.

Good luck.