The Last Word: How To Avoid Slip-Slidin’ Away
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Summer has come and gone, which means it’s time to get ready for fall and winter driving. Preparation should include an oil and filter change, as well as a thorough check under the hood and an inspection of the vehicle's underside.
Installing winter tires is the best way to ensure that your vehicle has the ability to brake, turn, and accelerate under low-traction conditions. All-season tires may be sufficient if you drive exclusively in an urban environment, but they won't cut it if you plan to head out of the city. Add a kit containing a bag of kitty litter, jumper cables, a light shovel, extra windshield-washer fluid, a good ice scraper or brush, a few candles (and tins to burn them in to provide warmth if you wind up in a snow-filled ditch), some energy bars, and warm clothing, gloves, and boots.
