Include
an
ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply
of
windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer
clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a
couple
of
reflective warning triangles. And, if you will
be driving under severe conditions, include a
smdi
bag
of
sand,
a
piece
of
old carpet or a couple
of
burlap bags
to help provide traction. Be sure
you
properly secure
these items
in
your
vehicle.
Driving
on
Snow
or
Ice
Most
of
the time, those places where your tires meet the
road probably have
good
traction.
However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and
the road, you can have
a
very
slippery situation. You’ll
have
a
lot less traction
or
“grip”
and will need
to
be
very careful.
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