What will help when you’re trying to move off on snow?

A: Use the car's lowest gear

B: Use a higher gear than normal

C: Use a high engine speed

D: Use the handbrake and footbrake together

If you attempt to move off in a low gear, there will be more torque (turning force) at the driven wheels than if you use a higher gear. More torque makes it easier for the tyres to lose grip and so spin the wheels.

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