Request a cup of salt from someone

Experiencing the unsettling loss of traction and fishtailing while driving on icy roads during winter can be unnerving. If this scenario sounds familiar, it could be an indicator that your car requires a touch more weight in the trunk. Adding a few bags of road salt, as suggested by a Reader’s Digest article, can help stabilize your vehicle. This added weight not only provides stability but also serves as a resource for melting ice in sticky situations.

However, exercise caution if your car is front-wheel drive. According to Lee Schwab Tires, extra weight in the back can destabilize front-wheel drive vehicles. In such cases, preventing fishtailing involves driving below recommended speeds and avoiding areas prone to black ice, especially during the early morning and evening hours.