Driving on slippery roads

Slippery roads are the biggest traffic risk of the Finnish winter. Anticipation, the right speed and longer safe distances keep the car on the road.

You will need

• Good winter tyres
• Clean windows and lights
• Time for the journey

Steps

1. Check the road conditions

   Check the road weather before you set off and allow extra time.

2. Clean the car

3. Test the grip

4. Keep long safe distances

5. Steer and brake smoothly

6. Watch out for black ice

7. React correctly to a skid

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