More from Michigan State Police's New Campaign Urges U.P. Motorists: Drive Slow in Ice and Snow article:
Weather-related crashes are focused in Houghton, Marquette and Alger counties....

Myth: The lower the temperature, the more slippery the road.
Fact: Roads are most slippery when the thermometer hovers around freezing. Black ice is deadly!

Myth: "When it starts snowing, I give myself an extra car length to stop."
Fact: It can take up to 10 times longer to stop in snowy or icy weather. Look ahead and begin braking well in advance of an intersection.

Myth: "Using my cruise control during the winter is no big deal."
Fact: A sudden loss of traction could cause your wheels to slip, making the car skid. In winter months, keep cruise control off.