Winter Car Prep: 5 Essential Tasks for Safe Driving in Any Weather

Plus: a checklist of emergency gear to always keep in the car.
Winter Car Prep: 5 Essential Tasks for Safe Driving in Any Weather
Don't find yourself caught in the snow and ice this winter. alexgo.photography/Shutterstock
Bill Lindsey
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“Be prepared” is more than the motto of the Boy Scouts—it is also a good idea when facing the potentially poor conditions of winter driving.

Snow, ice, and freezing temperatures play havoc with roads, vehicles, and drivers, but with a bit of preparation, they can all be dealt with in stride. The trick is to be ready to react if the weather negatively affects driving conditions.

Bill Lindsey
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Bill Lindsey is an award-winning writer based in South Florida. He covers real estate, automobiles, timepieces, boats, and travel topics.