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One of the leading reasons for death when a winter storm happens is vehicular accidents. It is best to prepare the vehicle before the winter period comes. It is a good way of prevention if a car owner knows how what to do when either lost or stalled on a road during winter. Below are some of the tips most people exercise as precaution on snowy months:

1. Always remember to maintain the best conditions for the brakes, the wipers, defroster system, heating system or the heater and the exhaust of the car.
2. Check the car’s antifreeze and prepare for the cold weather. It is also wise to put a solvent material to avoid the reservoir of washer for the windshield to freeze.
3. Always check the tires. Never leave them improperly inflated. Another thing to note is the tread of the tires.
4. Always bring a good set of chains. The chains should match the size of the tires. Bring the links of the chains and a flashlight in the car when going somewhere in the winter time.
5. The chains will only be placed on the driver’s wheels. It is worth noting if the car is either driven on the rear or front wheel.
6. It is also wise to bring along other things like a deicer, a scraper for the ice, a broom to brush of the snow from the car and even a shovel when events like getting snowed in happens. Some people even bring sand for such occasions. Another wise tips is to bring a kit for medicines for first aid and towels for cleaning yourself.
7. Driving a car in winter seasons can also be like bring a smaller home for you. Bring food, water, extra clothes even thick blankets in case for delays like a heavy traffic.
8. This is the best time to have an extra set of keys inside the pocket of your jeans or bag. A great number of drivers have found themselves stranded because they forgot the keys inside when they placed the chains.
9. Give ample time. A trip to the mountain usually takes a longer time than any other season particularly when there are storms. Hit the road at an earlier time to arrive at the destination before the dark creeps in.
10. Remember to keep the tank filled. There are incidents when changing directions will be needed because of a heavy traffic or avoiding a stormy area.
11. Scrape the ice or snow off from the windshield, windows and mirror. You can even use the defroster or clean rags.
12. It is best to keep driving at a slow speed even on highways due to the slippery snow. Remember to always keep seat belts on and distance the vehicle farther from the vehicle you are following.
13. Be extra cautious and observe always. In winter season the visibility is really difficult.
14. In the event of getting stranded just stay inside the car and try to save the fuel while still staying warm. Do not forget to check for monoxide levels inside the car.

Driving in winter seasons can be extra difficult but when exercising caution and prevention can be less of a hassle for you and your family.