8 ways to avoid winter driving wrecks

Published On: Feb 08 2013 11:58:27 AM CST   Updated On: Feb 08 2013 02:28:17 PM CST

As a potentially historic winter storm closes in on New England on Feb. 8, millions of people will contemplate winter weather travel. Here are tips on how to stay out of trouble when road conditions become dangerous.

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4. Assume that other drivers are amateurs. This really depends upon where you live, but unless you're in some tiny town where you're acquainted with everybody and know who can drive well and who can't, don't give other drivers the benefit of the doubt. If you see another car coming, give it as much space as possible.

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