Winter driving safety training is for any employee who drives in snow or ice, whether in a company vehicle or a personal car. That includes sales reps, field technicians, delivery drivers and daily commuters. Fleet managers can use it before each winter. The 15-minute video is in English with Spanish and French closed captions.

If your car skids on ice, ease off the gas and avoid slamming the brakes. Look and steer gently in the direction you want the car to go. With anti-lock brakes, press firmly and steadily; without them, pump gently. Make small corrections until the tires regain traction.

Black ice is a thin, clear layer of ice that takes on the color of the pavement beneath it. Drivers often cannot see it. It forms most often on bridges, overpasses, shaded areas and roads around dawn and dusk. Tires lose traction suddenly, with little warning.

To winterize a vehicle, check the battery, antifreeze, wipers and washer fluid rated for freezing temperatures. Inspect tire tread and pressure, or switch to winter tires where conditions call for them. Make sure lights, heater and defroster work, and keep an emergency kit in the car.

If you're stranded in your car in a snowstorm, stay with the vehicle unless help is clearly close by. Run the engine about 10 minutes each hour for heat, and keep the exhaust pipe clear of snow to prevent carbon monoxide buildup. Tie bright cloth to the antenna to attract rescuers.