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Winter Driving Safety Prep

Prepare your vehicle for winter with this checklist covering tires, maintenance checks and emergency supplies.

What this tool does

Prepare your vehicle for winter with this checklist covering tires, maintenance checks and emergency supplies.

How to use

  1. Work down the list and tick each item as you finish it.
  2. Ticks are saved on this device, in your browser, so they are still there when you come back.

What this checklist covers

The list has 2 groups and 15 items.

  • Vehicle checks (8 items): Fit winter tires if you use them or the rules where you drive require them; Check tire pressure; Test battery condition; Check antifreeze levels; Check wiper blades and replace them if worn; Fill washer fluid (winter type); Check heater and defroster; Check 4WD/AWD system if your vehicle has one
  • Emergency kit (7 items): Pack ice scraper and brush; Add emergency blanket; Include flashlight; Pack jumper cables; Add sand or kitty litter for traction; Include snacks and water; Keep phone charger in car

Tip: Do the vehicle checks early in the season and pack the kit before the first snowfall. Ticks are saved on this device.

Limitations

  • This is a general list. It does not know your vehicle, climate or the rules where you drive.
  • It is not a substitute for a mechanic's inspection or your vehicle manual.
  • It covers preparing the vehicle only. It does not teach winter driving or tell you when it is safe to travel, so check local road and weather reports before you set out.
  • Ticks are saved only in this browser on this device.

FAQs

Q: Does it tell me which tires or products to buy?
A: No. It lists things to check and pack only. It does not recommend tires, brands or products.
Q: Does it give tire pressures or tread limits?
A: No. Check your vehicle's manual and a trusted mechanic for values that suit your car.
Q: Are my ticks saved?
A: Yes. They are saved in your browser on this device and do not follow you to another device or browser.
Q: How do I reuse it next winter?
A: Press Uncheck All under each group, or untick the items one by one. Clearing your browser data for this site also removes the saved ticks.

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