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The roads this season are filled with dangers, but you can brave the winter’s bad weather by using the right tools to reduce the hazard. Snow is already falling, so make sure you’re equipped and ready to be safe and comfortable during the cold months. In this infographic we’ve outlined preparing yourself, getting unstuck and if all else fails surviving the bitter cold. Just like the process of you can learn some simple steps to get unstuck. So don’t worry about looking for a car loan for bad credit & and learn some simple ways to stay safe on the roads; the next time you find yourself caught in a blizzard while driving, you’ll be glad you looked at this graphic—after all, your life might depend on it.TRANSCRIPT
EXTREME WINTER SITUATIONSGOT THE TOOLS TO BRAVE WINTER WEATHER ON THE ROAD?Snow is already falling, so make sure you’re equipped and ready to have safety and comfort in the special conditions that cold months bring to road travel.
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PREPAREDNESS KEEP A KIT HANDY WITH ALL THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO BE READY IN CASE OF BREAKDOWN.
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1. KITTY LITTER & ROCK SALTThe kitty litter will help provide traction for a stuck vehicle and the rock salt will assist in melting the snow. Approximately two measures of kitty litter to every one measure of rock salt should suffice.
2. TEA LIGHT CANDLESIf stranded, a candle will provide you with a small amount of heat. Be sure to not sleep in the car with a lit candle, as the carbon monoxide produced by a candle in an enclosed space can be very dangerous.
3. BLEACHWhen stuck in the snow, pouring bleach on a cold tire will make the rubber softer and more porous, which will help the tire get more traction.
4. EMERGENCY FOODEmergency food should be easy to consume and have a distant expiration date. Energy bars, dried fruits, nuts and even chocolate are ideal for winter months.
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5. SLEEPING BAG/THICK BLANKETSIn case of emergency, it's best to have these materials to keep warm if stranded.
PREPAREDNESS KEEP A KIT HANDY WITH ALL THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO BE READY IN CASE OF BREAKDOWN.
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6. FLASHLIGHTThe winter months are typically darker due to cloud coverage and fewer hours of daylight. A flashlight will be useful if stranded or lost.
7. EMERGENCY WATERBe sure when packing water in your emergency kit to not fill the water containers up all the way, as water expands when frozen, which may cause your containers to burst.
8. BOOKSSome kind of entertainment can keep you active and motivated if you are trapped in your vehicle during a blizzard.
9. DEICING FLUIDIn less extreme situations, deicing fluids can be very useful to remove the ice from your windshield.
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10. MATCHES OR A LIGHTERUse to light the candles to provide warmth and light.
TOP 3 PREPAREDNESS TIPS
If driving a rear-wheel drive vehicle, consider putting one or two sandbags in the trunk or truck bed to weigh down the rear axle and provide greater traction.
TOP 3 PREPAREDNESS TIPS
If driving a rear-wheel drive vehicle, consider putting one or two sandbags in the trunk or truck bed to weigh down the rear axle and provide greater traction.
Apply Rain-X to the windshield to prevent snowflakes from sticking to the window while driving.
TOP 3 PREPAREDNESS TIPS
1. KITTY LITTER & ROCK SALTThe kitty litter will help provide traction for a stuck vehicle and the rock salt will assist in melting the snow. Approximately two measures of kitty litter to every one measure of rock salt should suffice.
2. TEA LIGHT CANDLESIf stranded, a candle will provide you with a small amount of heat. Be sure to not sleep in the car with a lit candle, as the carbon monoxide produced by a candle in an enclosed space can be very dangerous.
3. BLEACHWhen stuck in the snow, pouring bleach on a cold tire will make the rubber softer and more porous, which will help the tire get more traction.
4. EMERGENCY FOODEmergency food should be easy to consume and have a distant expiration date. Energy bars, dried fruits, nuts and even chocolate are ideal for winter months.
When brushing the snow off of the windows, don't forget to remove the buildup on the top of the car. After the interior of the car is heated, the bottom layer of snow may melt and slide forward onto the windshield when you apply the brakes. In some states, it's actually illegal to drive with an ice buildup on the top of the car.
TOP 3 PREPAREDNESS TIPS
GETTING UNSTUCKIF YOU FIND YOURSELF UNPREPARED, DON’T FREAK. HERE ARE SOME WAYS TO GET YOURSELF OUT OF A SNOW BANK.
6. FLASHLIGHTThe winter months are typically darker due to cloud coverage and fewer hours of daylight. A flashlight will be useful if stranded or lost.
7. EMERGENCY WATERBe sure when packing water in your emergency kit to not fill the water containers up all the way, as water expands when frozen, which may cause your containers to burst.
8. BOOKSSome kind of entertainment can keep you active and motivated if you are trapped in your vehicle during a blizzard.
9. DEICING FLUIDIn less extreme situations, deicing fluids can be very useful to remove the ice from your windshield.
If you cannot locate materials to provide the traction needed to get unstuck, remove the floor mats and put them underneath the wheels to provide the needed traction.
If you don’t have a mixture of kitty litter and rock salt in your preparedness kit, try to locate rocks and sticks to shove under the tires to provide more traction.
While in the car, try moving your weight from side to side to force the car lower to the ground. Then move the car forward and backward for 30 seconds. After doing this, slowly accelerate to try to get out of the snow bank.
If you are stuck outside the car and the key will not turn and unlock the car, chances are that the internal locking mechanism is frozen. To heat and thaw the lock, hold a match or lighter underneath the key and insert into the keyhole. Repeat 6-8 times. Then attempt to turn. If lock does not turn, do not force the key. This might break the lock or the key, resulting in you being locked out in the cold.
SURVIVALHERE ARE SOME SURVIVAL TIPS TO KNOW IN CASE YOU BECOME TRAPPED IN YOUR CAR DURING A BLIZZARD.
To create more heat in the car, light a candle from your emergency kit. You may also consider bringing a small flowerpot with you and placing the small candle underneath the upside down flowerpot. This will act as a makeshift ceramic heater.
When stranded in a car, the majority of the cool air coming into the car will be through the windows. To better insulate the car, press blankets against the windows. If you do not have blankets, rub lip balm against the window and stick pieces of paper against the window. This will create some level of insulation.
Also, when idling the engine, make sure that the windows are up, as dangerous carbon monoxide may flow back into the car if the windows are left down.
When idling the engine during a blizzard, be sure the wind is not blowing snow into the tailpipe. If possible, check the tailpipe that it is not clogged up with snow. A clogged tailpipe on an idling vehicle will cause a buildup of carbon monoxide, which can leak into the car and could cause injury or death to the occupants who are inside.
