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Winter Weather
Our Tip of the Week concerns paying attention to winter weather. I'm always watching the weather forecasts before I head out in the wintertime and I think you should for a number of reasons. First of all, driving conditions can change quickly. You want to be prepared for the worst and, in terms of dressing for the worst, you should always have sufficient clothing for the worst possible conditions because you never know if you're going to get a flat, run out fuel or have your trip greatly extended because of adverse weather conditions.
If you get caught out there you want to make sure you're prepared. Another important thing to have in your vehicle is a winter survival kit, first aid gear, candles and food, as well. A number of things like blankets, warmers and water supply are important things to have in the car and I strongly suggest you consult the motor league or an auto club because there's many other things that could be included in your survival kit and many other tips too long to mention here that are important things any motorist should know for winter driving.
That's your Tip of the Week.
From the archives...
Fuel Filling TipsBattery Capacity
Breaking In A New Car
Checking Your Brakelamps
Flooded Engines
Fuel System Additives
Gear Shifter Positions On Your Car
Mechanical Fixes For Winter
Punctured Tires
Seized Spark Plugs
Spare Tires
Starter Motors
Proper Tire Inflation Pressure
Tire Noise
Tramlining
Under-Slung Spare Tire
Warming Up Your Vehicle
Winter Finishes
Winter Tires
Winter Weather
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