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Winter Driving: Hey, It's Slippery Out There

Driving in the winter in the mountains is a whole lot trickier than it seems. Sometimes you just don't know what's lurking under that layer of snow. We've asked the experts and have some winter driving tips that we hope will make your next winter vacation safer and more fun.

How To Select The Best Snow Tires

Click and Clack the Tappet Brothers - in real life Tom and Ray Magliozzi of NPR's Car Talk - have this to say about tires: "Nothing will make a bigger difference." Full article

How To Drive With Car Tire Chains

Drivers should make sure they have the right-size chains for the tires on their vehicle. Full article

Road Safety For Driving In Heavy Snow

Rule No. 1 for driving in a blizzard is this: Don't do it unless there's no way out. Full article

Car Winterizing And Snow Driving Preparation Tips

Before winter gets here, drivers should have their brakes and coolant checked, and make sure tires, windshield wipers, defroster, heater, and exhaust system are OK. Full article

How To Drive Safely In Snow And Ice

Rule No. 1 for driving in snow and ice is simple: Drive more slowly. Full article

Four Wheel Drive vs. All Wheel Drive In The Snow

Both systems work well in slippery conditions. Indeed, both are superb. Full article

What Vehicles Are Best For Driving In The Snow?

The driver is more important than the car under any driving conditions, but never more than on snow and ice. Full article

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