Prepare Your Car For Winter Driving

Winter is coming and we wear various hats, gloves, mittens, warm clothes and, of course, try not to forget about our favourite friends, I mean, cars. Don’t let winter caught you unprepared! Be ready to it. In each part of the country car winterizing is an essential, even vital thing to do. No doubts, everybody wants a car to be safe, prepared to winter and to spend as less money as possible. So, before winter time check the following parts of your car:

• lights (no comments; very often winter conditions are extremely difficult to drive, so, if you driving on the edge because of snowfall or rain will be complicated with awful visibility);
• wipers (be sure they operate properly. A car on a winter slippery road, without wipers - it is not a car, it is an uncontrollable vehicle};
• brakes (they must work as flawless as possible);
• battery (cold weather conditions can influence your battery in a bad way, make sure all the connections are clean);
• antifreeze (I think it goes without saying);
• ignition system (I suppose, it is not very pleasant to stop in the middle of a lonely frozen road);
• exhaust system (check your exhaust system for carbon monoxide leaks, ’cause it is very dangerous);
• oil level (change the oil before winter driving);
• tires (they must be reliable and good for winter driving);
• and make sure the heater works properly (sometimes, winters are really severe).

Winter Car Kit for winter car driving:

• First aid kit containing a pocket knife;
• Shovels;
• Bottled water;
• Both matches and lighter;
• Bright cloths (will be used as a warning);
• Booster cables;
• A couple of warm blankets;
• Medications and first aid kit;
• Sleeping bags;
• Small tools;
• A cell phone;
• Cards and games, warm clothes;

Tips For Winter Driving. It is a common knowledge, that winter driving requires some special skills from a driver, as well as attention and caution.

• Don’t drive in winter storm;
• Keep at least a half tank of fuel during winter driving;
• Plan long trips beforehand;
• While it is snowing, use headlights (even if it’s daytime);
• Always clean your lights from snow, dust or mud;
• Don’t drive in big ski boots;
• If the sun is shining, use sunglasses;
• If there is snow on a hood - clean it, otherwise, it will be on a windshield of your car;

In any case, remember, it is winter, so poor visibility and bad weather conditions are always a must. Be cautious, leave a distance between your car and other cars. Good luck!