Tips for winter driving from Transport Canada
Some winter driving tips from Transport Canada:
— Install four matching winter tires
— Pack an emergency kit, which can include an ice scraper and brush, shovel, booster cables, extra windshield washer fluid, a cloth or roll of paper towels, a blanket, extra clothing and footwear, food, a first aid kit, matches and a “survival” candle in a deep can, maps and a flashlight
— Learn and practice winter driving techniques
— Avoid using overdrive and cruise control on slippery roads
— Remove all snow from your vehicle
— Travel with a fully charged cellphone
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