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If you don’t have to travel in bad winter weather, don’t. If you need to travel here are some tips.

·        Check your windshield wiper blades to make sure they work properly.

·         Test the anti-freeze/coolant to provide the correct level of protection required in your driving area.

·        Make sure your tires are properly inflated.

·        Keep your gas tank at least half-full. The extra volume can help reduce moisture problems within your fuel system. It also adds helpful weight to your vehicle.

·        In rear-wheel drive vehicles, extra weight in the trunk may be helpful. Use care– unsecured weight can shift while you are moving or if you have to stop suddenly. Bags of sand can provide weight and, if sprinkled on the ice, sand helps provide traction.

·        Before you leave your driveway, scrape the ice and snow from every window and the exterior rear view mirrors. Don’t forget to remove snow from headlights and brake lights.

·        Don’t use a cellular phone when driving on ice or snow. Even if you have a hands-free model, you need to concentrate on driving, not on a telephone conversation.

·        Drive slowly and remember posted speed limits identify the maximum speed allowed in ideal weather conditions.

·        Keep a light touch on the brakes. Tip toe to slow is a good motto for winter drivers.

·        Keep both hands on the wheel and keep the wheel pointed where you want your car to go.

·        Keep your vehicle stocked with simple emergency equipment in case you do get stalled or have an accident. Consider keeping these items in your vehicle:

·        blanket or extra clothes
- candle with matches
- snacks
- beverages (never alcohol)
- flares
- C. B. radio, cellular phone or ham radio
- a small shovel
- flashlight
- windshield scraping device
- tow rope
- bag of sand or cat litter for traction
- long jumper cables