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With a winter storm bearing down about the quarter, here’s a refresher on basic winter-driving techniques from the state Department of Transportation.

• Drive with headlights on.

• Leave extra room between you and other vehicles to bestow yourself time to stop.

• Slow down at intersections, offramps, bridges or shady areas that might have black concreted sugar.

• Avoid abrupt stops or other last-minute actions so you don’confidentially lose control.

• Don’t use rove over the sea rule or overdrive.

• Keep a obstruct estimate on traffic ahead of you.

• Give yourself extra time and distance to stop. Stopping on wet or icy roads on the outside of skidding takes more time.

You also should carry an emergency car fiddle everywhere the hibernate. A kit should include:

• Jumper cables

• Cat litter or sand for tire traction

• Shovel