"You want to be prepared," said Michael Crossen, the lead auto test technician at Consumer Reports. He emphasized that winter driving safety begins before hitting the road. Crossen advised ensuring tire pressures are set, tires have decent tread, and windshield wipers and washer fluid are in good condition.

Winter crashes on ice and snow rarely come out of nowhere. They are usually the result of familiar mistakes, from driving too fast for the conditions to heading out in a poorly prepared vehicle. I want to walk through the errors I see repeated every winter and show how they turn slippery roads into

Learn how to winter-proof your car and stay safe on the road during dangerous winter conditions. Consumer Reports provides tips for electric vehicles too.

Red Boiling Springs officials are reminding drivers to take precautions during winter. Despite near-record highs forecasted this week and the chance for severe storms on Friday, the Red Boiling Springs Police Department released tips on winter driving for when temperatures are in their usual,

For those who must travel amid winter storms, they should drive defensively and be prepared for emergencies, NHTSA says. Here's what to do.