Download and Print Safe Tips PDF
Make sure your car is ready for winter by having
the engine tuned and proper tires mounted before
snow arrives;
• Even a well-maintained car can break down under
severe driving conditions, so carry emergency
equipment in your vehicle, including a snow shovel,
battery jumper cables, bag of sand or traction pads,
a towing cable, flares, a complete set of warm
clothing and boots, and blankets and candles to
keep you warm if the engine will not start;
• To get your vehicle moving if it is stuck in snow or
on ice, rock it back and forth gently;
• Ice forms first and melts last on bridges and overpasses,
where cold air gets underneath, causing
the temperature to drop faster than anywhere else;
• Clean all the windows of your vehicle before
starting a trip;
• Keep your car’s windshield washer fluid tank full.
Winter slush can temporarily blind you, especially
when you are following other vehicles.
.png){kind=small}
