Tip #13: Learn and Practice Your Winter Driving Skills![other-drivers-ed-courses2](/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/other-drivers-ed-courses2.jpg)
Learn and practice winter driving skills before you need them. If you are unfamiliar with driving in snow, icy, or wet conditions, practice after a storm in a large, empty space. Learn how to brake safely, how to get out of a skid, how your car handles in winter weather, and how to react when your vehicle starts hydroplaning (when a layer of water comes between the road and your tires resulting in a loss of control).