Reply #2: DO NOT SLAM ON THE BRAKES! I'm amazed at how many "native" drivers don't know that. [View All]

[HopeHoops]

If you don't do snow a lot, just keep your head about you. Freaking out is the worst thing you can do next to slamming on the brakes. AWD does not imply that it has traction control, but if it does, keep the traction control on. That will prevent the wheels from slipping (spinning out). AWD really doesn't make a hill of beans of difference at highway speeds, but traction control does if there's a situation.

Just be patient and keep thinking, "better to get there eventually than not at all", and you'll do just fine. Let the assholes who are in a hurry wipe out and end up in the median strip. One final note - if it is only one child, put the child seat in the center, not on either side. If someone pulls an idiot maneuver and wipes you out, the center is the safest place for the kid.

Be safe and check in when you get home!!!

On Edit: Post 1 has a good point. If it has anti-lock brakes (almost certainly does) and you CAN disable them, DO NOT.