No matter how many years you've been driving in the Urbandale, IA winter, it's always a good idea to brush up on your skills. For instance, do you know what to do if your vehicle starts to slide out of control when you're on a slick road surface? BMW of Des Moines has some tips to help.
While you may want to press down on the brake to try and regain control of your vehicle, you'll want to avoid this scenario. It works a lot better if you stop accelerating, and then focus on your steering wheel.
Your steering wheel should be turned slightly in the direction that your vehicle is sliding. The back of your vehicle will be what's moving in a certain direction, and this is what you want to focus on. Keep adjusting your steering wheel slightly until you're moving straight again.