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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
