Winter is coming. Whether you live in a snowy weather area or planning to visit one during these upcoming holidays, there are certain precautions you should take to arrive safely and complete at your destination. Here is a brief checklist of the basics:
WINTER SAFETY KIT:
- Hat
- Gloves
- Boots
- Spade
- Snow tires
- Snow chains
- Ice scraper and snow brush
- De-icer
- Bag of sand, salt or cat litter
- Blanket
- First Aid kit
- Torch
- Luminous jacket
- Red warning triangles
- Jumper cables
- Road flares
- Antifreeze
FOOD SUPPLIES
- Non-perishable snacks (protein and energy bars, nuts and seeds, dried fruits, canned food)
- Bottled Water
PREPARING YOUR CAR
- Change to winter tires (snow tires for urban areas and ice tires for highways)
- Check the wiper blades
- Check your battery charge
- Check your fluids; they should be topped off and tank of gas full
- Fill your windshield washer with anti-freeze wiper fluid
PRECAUTIONS WHEN DRIVING
- Choose the snow mode in your car (anti-lock brakes, traction, and stability control)
- Drive slow, especially when crossing bridges, overpasses, and downhill
- Leave more space between you and the car ahead
- Avoid brisk braking
- Never use cruise control
- Keep a steady motion, especially when climbing slippery hills
- Stay on major roads (unlike side streets, they are plowed and salted
- Handle a skid: in any case, Do not touch the brakes. Front-wheel skid: ease off the gas, which will slow your car and regain the right traction. Rear wheel skid: steer the wheel in the direction the back of your car is moving, then steer back in the direction you want to go.
M&M VEHICLE TRANSPORT RECOMMENDATIONS
–If you are planning to drive your car in snowy weather, be sure your vehicle and yourself are in top conditions.
-Always carry a full-charged cell phone with you
-Before your trip, inform your family or friends of the route you are planning to take and keep them updated on your progress.
-Avoid risks, stress, and dangers by allowing us to transport your vehicle. Give us a call 877 957 4878
