What can I do about driving safely on ice

Pray or stay home

 

Yep

exactly

If you can afford them, dedicated Winter tires make a difference. I run Blizzaks.

 

Another vote for actual winter tires like Nokian, Blizzaks, Michelin Ice, etc.

4wd and extra weight don't to squat in stopping. Tires do.

If you have 'occasional' ice and can't justify a 2nd set of wheels/tires, staying home or emergency chains are in order.

 

The only thing that will help on ice is chains or studs.

 

Can't use chains or studs

 

Also look up "tire sock" - might be your ticket.

 

I've always found what helps the most is a good driver. A Couple 30 min sessions of donuts and drifting in a empty snowy or icy parking lots will do wonders for learning how to control your taco (and it's fun as hell). Hm...now I want an icy and a taco

 

Studs dominate ice lol
Very important to slow down before starting down an icy hill rather than halfway down lol
For sketchy descents 4 lo is nice so u don't have to use brakes/slide enablers

 

My driver instructor actually did this for me when I was 15.
"He said don't tell your parents I told you to do this."