I'm looking for practical winter driving tips for handling hills in my front-wheel drive sedan. What's the best way to get moving on an icy incline without spinning the tires?
Slippery roads hate sudden moves From a stop on an icy incline keep the throttle light and the brake gentle Move slowly and stay straight
Winter tires help but you still need good technique If you feel wheel spin ease off the gas and wait for grip before trying again Don’t stomp it
Try a tiny rolling start instead of a full stop at the bottom Let the car creep forward with a bit of throttle once you feel grip and then nudge more power as you climb
Watch for black ice especially on shady parts or after plows Slow down early and use smooth steering plus the basics from winter driving tips
If your car has hill start assist or stability control use them but don’t rely on them alone Avoid braking hard on the incline and if you start to slide ease off and reset