First winter weather of the season a good time for a driving refresher.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- As temperatures continue to drop, Sunday’s rain turned into a wintry mix, which means some slick spots could be waiting for you on your way into work Monday morning.

"We would remind people, just be careful out there because in inclement weather, there are a lot of what ifs," AAA Club Alliance spokesperson Morgan Dean said. "Other drivers are driving by. They may be slipping and sliding, too."

According to AAA, the first winter weather of the season is the time to get back into the winter driving mindset, and it starts with slowing down and checking your car before you hit the road.

"It’s been a while since we've had snow on the roads," Dean said. "We've gotten used to having clear roadways. We need to get back into that mindset that we could be doing some slipping and sliding."

Experts say one of the biggest mistakes drivers make when those first snowflakes fall is going too fast.

"Please don't speed and don't rush," Faith Driving School owner Sam Alqaraen said. "Try to drive slowly. You know, as you speed, you taking a high risk, and always keep a good distance between you and the other cars."

"Don't do the fast turn," Dean said. "Don't do the hard braking. Those are some of those times when you can start the car to spinning. And that is not what you want to have happen on the snow and ice."

This is also a good time to give your car a quick check. Experts recommend starting with your wiper blades, tires, and lights, all of which can make a big difference when conditions get rough.

"Pump all your tires up to that right pressure," Dean said. "That'll give you the best traction out there. Speaking of traction, is there enough tread on that tire? If it looks like it's getting bald, that is not going to stop on a slick roadway. You need to start thinking about getting new tires."

Drivers are also encouraged to keep a winter emergency kit handy with items like jumper cables, blankets and even kitty litter or sand in case your car gets stuck.

"But using some of those items in your emergency kit, you may able may be able to rescue yourself," Dean said. "It could be that sand or kitty litter down under the tires to get to the traction and get you moving."

And if you're driving along a bridge or overpass, be mindful that those freeze first.

"Your brain should see, ‘Oh, I'm coming up on this overpass,’" Dean said. "’I'm coming up on this bridge. Let me back off on the accelerator a little bit.’ Sometimes when you're coasting versus using the accelerator, it'll keep your wheels from spinning."

If you find your car sliding a lot, experts recommend driving in the tire tracks of the vehicle in front of you, which could give you more traction.