Top driving tips to beat the Beast from the East

With yellow weather warnings now being issued from the Met Office until the weekend here are some tips for driving well in the winter weather.
Snow scene.  Coronation Drive, Seaton Carew. Picture by FRANK REIDSnow scene.  Coronation Drive, Seaton Carew. Picture by FRANK REID
Snow scene. Coronation Drive, Seaton Carew. Picture by FRANK REID

Places like Norway, Canada and Russia manage to drive in snow with out the country coming to a standstill but with British winters much milder than those in Siberia, drivers here are far less experienced in dealing with snow and ice.