My tip is to go for it. Take it easy, give yourself more time, and also to test your traction every once in a while until you get a feel for it. To do this I just mash the gas pedal here and there while going straight. It gives you an idea of the traction you have available. Do not swerve back and forth to test traction.
But, test the conditions. You'll get used to it quickly enough and it won't even be an issue after that.