Winter weather road tips: Staying safe while navigating the snow and ice

CHICAGO (WGN) — Snowfall brings a whole bundle of headaches for drivers, but there are some steps that can be taken to avoid lingering issues or a potentially dangerous situation.Each year, in the United States, 24% of weather-related vehicle crashes occur on snowy, slushy or icy pavement and 15% occur when snow or sleet is falling, according to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).Vehicle crashes on snowy, slushy, or icy pavement account for more than 1,300 deaths and more than