Driving in the Snow

I pulled out of the driveway with confidence, shrugging as I saw the snow on the ground. It was hardly an inch, so I figured it wouldn't have any effect on my driving. Apparently, I was wrong. As I went to round a curve, the wheels of my dented maroon minivan skidded in the opposite direction. Letting out a shriek, I yanked the wheel the other way, pumping the gas pedal in an attempt to bring the car to a halt. The van slid to a stop, the snow crunching underneath the wheels. Nervously laughing, I began again, slower this time. I made it at least two more miles before something similar happened. I was pressing the gas pedal, when suddenly, the wheels of the van jerked to the side, sending me straight towards a mailbox. I snapped the vehicle back into place, my fingers tightening on the wheel. Needless to say, the rest of the ride home my speed was under 20 miles per hour.