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If you're not used to winter driving conditions, keep your speed to about half of the posted speed limit, AND allow about double the normal distance for any braking you have to do. Give yourself a little over twice the normal amount of time it'd take you to drive somewhere.
This is generous, and will generally keep you safe on the road even if you're unaccustomed to the conditions. Ice can still cause (sometimes unavoidable) problems even with these extra allowances, but if you're going slowly and giving the extra distance, any accidents will be at low speed and very minor.
And consider not driving at all if it isn’t important- especially if you don’t have all-weather tires
Notably, this only applies to ALL-WEATHER tires.
All Season tires are for everything other than winter. If the temperature is higher than 7°C or 45°F, you're probably fine. Any lower, and you should have Winters or All-Weathers.
Or 4WD
That is a common misconception. 4WD certainly helps you start moving and keep moving in snow. All that does is prevent you from getting stuck. It does absolutely nothing to help you stop moving, which is what's going to cause an accident.
COMBINED with winter tires, 4WD is great.
WITHOUT winter tires, you'd be better off and safer being stuck. 4WD does not make you safe to drive and maneuver in snow and icy conditions. You still need proper tires.
And remember that breaking completely negates your steering wheel when on ice. As does accelerating. You're more likely to get control of your vehicle if you don't break or accelerate while you're slipping on ice.