Extreme cold, ice, or snow all present dangerous conditions to drive in.
The best defense in situations like these is to have planned ahead with a complete tune-up for your car. Be sure to check your antifreeze levels, replace your tires if necessary and make certain that your battery is up to the added strain of starting your car when the weather dips below freezing. If you live in an area that experiences regular cold weather, you may want to consider leaving the snow tires on your car all year long. The extra tread of a snow tire give additional traction for off road conditions such a mud or woods running.
Be sure to pack your trunk with an emergency kit in case you get stuck away from home. Some necessary back-up tools would be a windup flashlight, sand bags (or cat litter works), jumper cables, a mobile phone, blankets, an ice scraper, shovel, flares and of course, reflectors.
It is also a good idea to keep a set of extra medications in case you get caught away from home, and if you are traveling out of town, bring some extra snacks and water so you won't go hungry while you are waiting for help. The best thing to do in winter weather while driving is to steer clear of ice and blizzards. You need to drive even more carefully if you have no choice but to travel in these conditions. You're better off safe than sorry. Make sure that one of the people who will be meeting up with you at your destination knows a projected time and route of travel.
The idea behind this precaution is that should something happen and you not reach your intended destination, the authorities can be advised of your route and a search can be more effective.
If your vehicle is stuck in snow and you are running your engine, be sure the exhaust pipe is clear of any obstruction. If you cannot follow these simple guidelines, you may very well end up forcing out extensive amounts of carbon monoxide into the vehicle. Unless you crack the window a bit, it would be a good idea to remain outside of your vehicle while the engine runs.
Road flares can be used to signal other drivers that there is a disabled car up ahead. Place one in front of and one behind your vehicle if you become stranded in the snow. Be sure to read the instructions on the flare concerning safe distances for placement. Do not leave your vehicle, stay in it with your window slightly cracked. Your vehicle is more easily spotted than a body and provides a shelter. Never try to walk for help in bad weather. Run your car for a few moments every hour and use a blanket to keep yourself warm between heatings to conserve gas.
The best defense in situations like these is to have planned ahead with a complete tune-up for your car. Be sure to check your antifreeze levels, replace your tires if necessary and make certain that your battery is up to the added strain of starting your car when the weather dips below freezing. If you live in an area that experiences regular cold weather, you may want to consider leaving the snow tires on your car all year long. The extra tread of a snow tire give additional traction for off road conditions such a mud or woods running.
Be sure to pack your trunk with an emergency kit in case you get stuck away from home. Some necessary back-up tools would be a windup flashlight, sand bags (or cat litter works), jumper cables, a mobile phone, blankets, an ice scraper, shovel, flares and of course, reflectors.
It is also a good idea to keep a set of extra medications in case you get caught away from home, and if you are traveling out of town, bring some extra snacks and water so you won't go hungry while you are waiting for help. The best thing to do in winter weather while driving is to steer clear of ice and blizzards. You need to drive even more carefully if you have no choice but to travel in these conditions. You're better off safe than sorry. Make sure that one of the people who will be meeting up with you at your destination knows a projected time and route of travel.
The idea behind this precaution is that should something happen and you not reach your intended destination, the authorities can be advised of your route and a search can be more effective.
If your vehicle is stuck in snow and you are running your engine, be sure the exhaust pipe is clear of any obstruction. If you cannot follow these simple guidelines, you may very well end up forcing out extensive amounts of carbon monoxide into the vehicle. Unless you crack the window a bit, it would be a good idea to remain outside of your vehicle while the engine runs.
Road flares can be used to signal other drivers that there is a disabled car up ahead. Place one in front of and one behind your vehicle if you become stranded in the snow. Be sure to read the instructions on the flare concerning safe distances for placement. Do not leave your vehicle, stay in it with your window slightly cracked. Your vehicle is more easily spotted than a body and provides a shelter. Never try to walk for help in bad weather. Run your car for a few moments every hour and use a blanket to keep yourself warm between heatings to conserve gas.
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