Protect yourself.
With the weather being as unpredictable as your tax returns, especially in the winter time, everyone who has a license to drive should make certain that he/she is prepared for anything Mother Nature could throw at him. This involves making sure that, whether you are traveling briefly back and forth to work or taking a long road trip, your car is winterized.
How does one do that? The answer is simple. There are several steps that need to be taken to achieve a "winterized" car.
If the owner of the vehicle has snow tires, put them on. Also, purchase winter windshield wipers. If it snows/ices and traveling is necessary, be certain to clean off all the snow and ice from windshields, door windows, mirrors and back window. Wipe down your head and taillights, you want other drivers to see you when you are driving.
Also let someone know where you are traveling, expected time of departure and return.
In winter weather, drive with your headlights on, even if it is day light.
Check your break fluid, oil and transmission fluids. Do not risk breaking down because the oil hasn't been checked since Thanksgiving.
There are also seven basic things that you should carry in your car at all times.
1) A car phone. The need for this seems self explanatory.
2) A car emergency kit which carries at least a flare and jumper cables.
3) At least one blanket.
4) A power bar/protein bar.
5) A candle and matches/lighter.
6) Kitty litter. This will help with traction if one gets stuck on ice.
7) A flashlight.
Drive smart. Give yourself plenty of time to reach your destination, and expect to travel at slower speed when there is winter weather activity.
Don't risk your life or the lives of others because the car you drive
is not properly maintained and winterized.
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