Wwell if you haven’t figured it out by now I live “up north” in Minnesota. The weather for tonight/tomorrow isn’t supposed to be great and that got me thinking about winter driving.

First of all prep your car: 

• Jumper cables
• Cat litter or sand 
• Shovel
• Ice scraper
• Warm clothes gloves, a hat, sturdy boots, warm jacket 
• Blankets
• Flashlights and extra batteries
• First aid kit also pack necessary medications in case you are stuck on the road
• Food pack items containing protein such as nuts and energy bars, also canned fruit and a portable can opener are good additions, don’t forget baby food and pet food
• Water
• Fully charge your cell phone.

Driving hints:

• Clean off your headlights
• Allow more time (listen to the weather the night before and wake up early.)
• Keep your gas tank full.
• Drive for conditions – slower speeds, slower acceleration, slower steering, and slower braking in winter conditions.
• Use your headlights.
• Don’t use cruise control.
• Slow down when approaching intersections, off-ramps,
  bridges, or shady spots.
• Be careful and payattention to other drivers.

Trackback URL