What should a driver do when travelling downhill on snow or ice?

Select an appropriate gear and brake gently to control speed.
Use a higher gear than normal in order to avoid wheel spin.
Avoid using the brake and use a high gear.
Keep close to the left and brake sharply to reduce speed.

Explantion: When travelling downhill in snow or ice, you should select a lower gear to take advantage of engine braking and use the brakes very gently when you need to.

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What should a driver do when travelling downhill on snow or ice?

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