I went off-roading in the snow with a professional driver - here's what I learned

A snow storm hit several major cities in the Northeast on Thursday, which means it may be time to put that ice scraper back in your car.

Most people will do just about anything to avoid driving in the snow - and in some circumstances, that's a good thing. If conditions are particularly dire, it's best to avoid driving. However, there are some circumstances where you have to suck it up and drive.

A week ago, I drove a Chevy Cruze slalom-style in the snow up in Connecticut as part of a driving class with Chevrolet. My driving instructor, Pat Daly, shared some tips for those times where you have to drive in snow.