On Winter Safety 2

Pursuant to Monday's article on winter safety, I've been asked to provide more of my unique insights on the topic. When the governor of Oklahoma approached me to provide an all encompassing winter driving course for the residents of his state I was honored, but not at all surprised. When I drive I always do so the safest manner possible. Everyday is a training day, and I always seek out opportunities to test myself and my skills. This is what I taught to my fellow Okies, and I now present a few techniques for you who may be afflicted with the occasional snow that you must drive in.
People say that if you end up in a skid you have to turn into the skid. What does that mean? Most people don't know because they aren't in a skidding situation often enough to be prepared. I say provide those opportunities for yourself. Most people think that a vacant parking lot or a deserted road is the best place to practice new driving techniques. This is not the case. How often do new driving situations present themselves in a vacant parking lot or on a deserted road? That's right, never. Practice driving where you drive. Rush hour traffic after a bad snow storm is the absolute best place to drive fast and erratically, putting you in situations where skidding can occur. Bald tires covered in oil can also be used for out of season skid recovery training. Remember practice makes perfect.
Safety tip: When being transported from the accident site in an ambulance or police car do not attempt to take control of the vehicle in order to demonstrate your proficiency to the supposedly "highly trained" emergency vehicle operators.