Car-control

Moving Off

Move off in as high a gear as possible. The nearer the car is to a stall, the better grip you have. This may be 2nd gear. Using first gear may cause wheel spin, and dig you in a bit deeper.

Approaching junctions, you may not be able to see road markings, neither may the other drivers! Keep well back from the car in front!

Braking

Vehicle without ABS are likely to lock their front wheels, which means they may not be able to steer. Having ABS does not mean you can afford to drive close to the car in front! Your stopping distance may be 10 times the norm.

Plan ahead and slow down much earlier than normal, and consider using the gears to slow (using clutch braking). This will reduce the likelihood of wheel lock.

Avoid harsh braking!

Steering

Avoid harsh and sudden steering. The wheels may slip.

Plan ahead for bends and corners so your speed is correct BEFORE the steering is required. Sudden steering my have no effect whatsoever, as the wheels will not have time to grip. This may send you off the road edge.

Avoid surprises!

As with driving in any weather, you should avoid being surprised when you are responsible for a motor car.

But in snow, failing to notice soon enough the brake lights of the car in front (for example) could easily result in a rear end shunt, because your brakes won't work in the way they normally do.