Driving in winter can be Dangerous and stressful. Snow,Wind, ice,Rain and blizzard conditions increase The dangers of driving To You and To Your Family. There is a lot of Things and Preperation you can do before the winter driving season .becuase if you don’t do them and prepare them your asking for trouble.
Before winter , have your car inspected and Checked to be sure it is ready for the Dangerous road conditions. You can do this yourself or take it to a qualified mechanic. Make Sure you Check the wipers,battery and fluid, thermostat, brakes, ignition system, antifreeze, exhaust system, oil Level,lights, heater and defrosters. Make sure everything is in good working order to keep you and your family safe throughout the cold weather driving.
Check your tires to be sure they are road ready. Install tires that are appropriate for the driving conditions. In moderate amounts of snow, all weather radials will do the job nicely. If you live in a climate where you experience a lot of snow, consider snow tires. These have better tread to deal with snow and ice.
Prepare an emergency kit to keep in the back of your car. Things to include in the kit:
Ice scraper
Small broom
shovel
Kitty litter or a bag of sand (to give traction if you get stuck in snow or ice)
Blankets
Flashlight
Warning triangles
Some plastic bags
Basic first aid kit
A good tool kit
Jumper cables
Bright peice of cloth to use as a flag
Help sign
Hat and gloves
Food and water to sustain you if you get stuck
A Bible to Calm you Down when your Stuck
Charged cell phone (always carry this, especially in the winter)
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