1. Drive on Matching Tires
Tires that differ in circumference can create handling problems and possible damage to the driveline (all the time, not just in snow). That's true for full-time and part-time four-wheel drive vehicles, as well as all-wheel drive vehicles.
2. Slow Down for Curves
If you try to take a curve too fast on snowy roads, the truck's front wheels can corkscrew, causing the vehicle to go straight instead of turning. Let up on the gas to correct the problem.
3. 2WD Might Work Better Downhill
If you're moving slowly downhill in a low gear, allowing the engine to help slow you, the momentum of the truck can make the front wheels slide, causing a loss of control. Shifting into 2WD keeps the front wheels rolling but helps the rear wheels slow the truck.
4. Monitor Traction Control Systems
A traction control system can bring the truck to a stop if the tires start spinning when you are trying to go up a snowy hill, a normal side effect of traction control.Turn off the system if you can. If that's not an option, increase your speed to gain momentum (but don't go so fast that you lose control).
5. Understand 4WD Limitations
Four-wheel drive helps get you moving in snow, but it does not help you stop. Slow down - a slick surface requires more stopping distance, no matter what type of vehicle you're driving.If you can, take your truck to a snowy (but empty) parking lot to practice maneuvering on a slick surface.
