Wear your seat belt. You should be doing this anyway, but it is especially important if you plan to drive in hazardous winter conditions.
Stay far behind other vehicles. Leave lots of space between your car and the one in front. If you drive through black ice you will find it impossible to brake, so you need plenty of space so you can react to any events.
Accelerate slowly if you need to move forward so you don't lose traction. If you need to turn, do so slowly and carefully as well.
Touch the brake pedal lightly if you need to brake. Slamming on the brakes will send the car into a spin, which is extremely dangerous on black ice.
Take your foot off the gas pedal if your car begins to slide. Giving the car gas will make it skid even more and increase the dangers of black ice.
Put the car into neutral gear and let the momentum carry you over the slippery patch. This will keep the car moving in a straight line.
Turn the wheel in the direction of the skid if you start to slide. Although it feels wrong, this will help you to get the car back on track.
