Theres a plethero of saying for this time of year.....
  Brakes to slow...gears to go.., bit of vision before decision..... 
 one i like was from a now retired ex sgt major who did basic driving instruction up to a few years ago.....he said "think soapy tits!" then made a gesture with his hands as if to demonstrate ease and squeeze. slow on slow off! 
 worked for me!

