By: Team Western, consisting of Maymunah and Gahee
There is a higher risk that a car crash will occur with heavy snow and icy roads. This article will help you persevere through the difficulties of winter.
Winter safety kits are good to have in the car. They can include a flashlight, cell phone charger, notepad & pen, portable air compressor, tool kit, shovel, first aid kit, blankets, duct tape; and any other useful items. How can they help?
Example 1: Let’s suppose that you forgot to charge your phone this morning and someone scratched your car by accident. You would have to write down their contact information quickly. It is likely that notepads and pens would be useful.
Example 2: Moreover, let’s also suppose that there was a car crash and one of your passengers had an injury. You would need the First-Aid Kit. Be prepared.
Example 3: Wilson is driving to his aunt’s house in Alaska. His car breaks down and he’s stranded. Luckily his winter safety kit consists of a blanket, an ice scraper, a shovel, some snacks, and most importantly, a flashlight. He is able to flag down a passing driver and get to safety.
“To winterize” or “winterizing”, is a term coined in 1913, used to refer to preparing something for the winter season, in relation to this article, cars. Winterizing your car includes putting on your winter tires, changing your windshield wiper blades and topping up car fluids. You can expect to pay around $100. It’s affordable, and the purchases made are absolutely necessary for a car’s health, which ties into keeping passengers within it safe.
Tires and safety kits are designed to ensure the driver and their passengers’ safety, which is why it’s extremely important to think of them both. The more prepared you are for the winter season, the better! We’ll choose safe rather than sorry.
