Look you are a first time corvette owner. Nothing to regret it could have been better could’ve worse. These cars have a steep learning curve. I know mine has made me look silly on more than one occasion. A competitive driving course will help anyone who can afford and have the ability to attend one. I on the other hand find a straight wide road or empty parking lot and see what the quirks of the car are. Still it has surprised me on occasion. But above all if it’s wet out be careful extreme summer tires do not care for water. Especially if their cold. This I believe is what got you not enough heat in the tires to have adequate grip. Cold tires will bite even the most experienced driver.