I'm new to driving standard and new to RWD cars and new to the G37S. Any tips for driving in snow covered roads?

Woke up this morning and found 10-15 cm's on my street. I'm rumming Blizzak LM-25's, after backing out of my driveway, I found it difficult to get the car moving. The SLIP light just kept coming on and I couldn't feel the tires moving while I was giving it gas in 1st and 2nd.

Are there general tips for driving standard and RWD in the snow in order to get more traction?

edit: Sorry, I meant to say that I'm new to driving standard in the snow and new to driving a RWD car.

 

Wow, you like a challenge huh. First time driving RWD, manual and in snow. You just have to have a really light foot on the gas, let the tires grip and the VDC do its job.

 

DONT...

but if you have to... the gas is NOT your friend... and when nervous about stopping make sure you push the clutch in...

 

Why not? He has a good set of winter tires.

I have LM-25s on my G and it's been a breeze to drive in the snow. Just got 4 inches last night. Easy on the gas, and maybe even go a gear higher then you usually would at that speed. Give yourself space and keep an eye out for other drivers. I'm not worried about my skills, its others I worry about.

 

cause he is a newb at a 6 spd... DUH!!!

 

Like everyone said, easy on the gas, easy on the brakes, keep your front wheels straight when starting from a stop and take a wider angle when turning corners, the more you turn your front wheels the more the rear slips. With this car, take it easier than with your previous car. If you can put some weight in the trunk that would help too.

 

I was in your shoes last year and all I gotta say is it's going to be an exciting drive!

Everybody else already gave you the gist of it... but it's always "easier said than done". Be careful!

 

You could try starting out from a standstill in second gear if traction is an issue as well.

 

yup