Hi Curryperm, there is a thing as said called Gears, I 2 3 D R depending on the aea & condition use the lowest gear & the most important, do not get pushed by a tear elbow up you rear let them wait, no-one can beat the Ice, In 30+ of driving HGVs I Have seen them come and go, & go the do into walls, cars, even people, If anyone Say's to you they do not panic they are a liar, believe me I have heard alll the Bullsht by so called clever drivers, The most important thing to do. TAKE YOUR TIME, the ice will be there after a lot of people end up in a coffin, & a lot have just because of stupidity.