Is it winter driving season already?

I guess it’s that time of year to make sure everyone is ready for the impending snow season. This is mostly a list of making sure you haven’t taken anything out of your vehicles that you may need when you are traveling this winter.

Let’s go over the basics. Are your tires in good condition and do they have at least 3/16 inch of tread as required? I know you don’t take these out of your vehicle, but do you usually run snow tires during the winter? It’s a good time to get ready and make sure the tires are in good condition and that there are no cracks or rubber missing from them.

Now to make sure that if we unfortunately get stuck, do we have what it takes to not be in really dangerous trouble. If you have read my articles before, you know that I’m a fan of your trusty shovel. I’ve gotten out of a lot of predicaments using mine.

If you have to use the shovel, then you will be wanting water after having shoveled the heavy snow. Have some of it with you along with snacks. You have to keep that strength going.

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