As someone that also moved from Florida to first the northeast and now the Midwest, I totally sympathize with your stress. I remember it so well. Nothing like being thrust back into a teenage state of driving anxiety when you should be well past that.
My advice is to take it slow and shrug off any comments you may hear about "all these people that don't know how to drive in the snow". That used to make me so crazy because believe me, I didn't want to be driving in the snow either, but sometimes this is the hand life deals you and you have to do your best. It's not an option to call in "I can't drive in the snow" to work and public transportation doesn't get you everywhere. The people mean well, but they have no concept of what it is like to move to a place that assumes a totally new life skill.
That said, if you can find a winter driving skills weekend course to give you a few tips. You'll be able to practice and learn in a safer environment. I never did that and learned anyway, though.
Drive slower, but maintain momentum. (Don't stop or you won't get going again sometimes!). Don't brake hard but start braking early. Leave lots of stopping distance. Be prepared that your back end might slide out when making turns on slippery corners, so leave space for a wider arc just in case. If you get stuck in snow, put the car in second gear and accelerate slowly. The faster you spin the tires the more you will dig yourself in.
You'll do great! It's just a new thing to learn. Sorry it's stessful.
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My advice is to take it slow and shrug off any comments you may hear about "all these people that don't know how to drive in the snow". That used to make me so crazy because believe me, I didn't want to be driving in the snow either, but sometimes this is the hand life deals you and you have to do your best. It's not an option to call in "I can't drive in the snow" to work and public transportation doesn't get you everywhere. The people mean well, but they have no concept of what it is like to move to a place that assumes a totally new life skill.
That said, if you can find a winter driving skills weekend course to give you a few tips. You'll be able to practice and learn in a safer environment. I never did that and learned anyway, though.
Drive slower, but maintain momentum. (Don't stop or you won't get going again sometimes!). Don't brake hard but start braking early. Leave lots of stopping distance. Be prepared that your back end might slide out when making turns on slippery corners, so leave space for a wider arc just in case. If you get stuck in snow, put the car in second gear and accelerate slowly. The faster you spin the tires the more you will dig yourself in.
You'll do great! It's just a new thing to learn. Sorry it's stessful.
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