Your car should always be prepped with emergency tools and items, but it’s especially important during winter weather, when the chance of being stranded in dangerous conditions is much higher. In this video, learn safety tips to prepare your car for driving in snowy weather.
References
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2019). Prevent hypothermia and frostbite.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022). Stay safe during and after a winter storm.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (n.d.) Winter driving safety: tips for traveling safely.
Minnesota Department of Public Safety. (n.d.) Winter survival in your car.
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