Wheelspin

It happens on low-grip surfaces or under hard acceleration. Traction control reduces it. It wears tyres quickly. Starting in a higher gear in manual cars or using a snow or winter mode in automatics reduces torque at the wheels. On snow, switching traction control off briefly can sometimes help to move off, but it should be switched on again afterwards.

The torque sent to the wheels is greater than the grip available.

Use gentle throttle on slippery roads. Winter tyres improve traction in cold conditions.