Winter Driving Kit

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Winter Driving Kit

With winter weather comes a host of things that can go wrong with your car. In addition to making sure your vehicle is ready for the challenge of driving in winter conditions, AAA recommends you pack a winter driving kit in case of a breakdown.

Here is a list of all the items that should be in your winter driving kit:

Charged mobile phone, pre-programmed with rescue apps, emergency services and family phone numbers
First-aid kit
Warning devices (flares or triangles)
Jumper cables
Flashlight with fresh batteries
Ice scraper, snow brush and snow shovel
Tire chains
Tire gauge
Bag of abrasive material (sand, salt, kitty litter) or traction mats
Blankets
Extra set of warm clothes (gloves, hats, scarves)
Rags or paper towels
Basic toolkit (screwdrivers, pliers, adjustable wrench)
Water and non-perishable food items for human and pet passengers
Window washer solvent, winter formula recommended

For more than a century, AAA Washington has worked to improve roadway safety for drivers, passengers, bicyclists and pedestrians through traffic safety education and programs in the communities we serve.