by A well-stocked winter driving kit helps to handle any emergency. It should include:
Properly fitting tire chains,
Bag of sand or salt (or kitty litter),
Traction mats,
Snow shovel,
Snow brush,
Ice scraper,
Booster cables,
Warning devices such as flares or emergency lights,
Fuel line de-icer (methanol, also called methyl alcohol or methyl hydrate),
Extra windshield wiper fluid appropriate for sub-freezing temperatures,
Roll of paper towels,
Flashlight and a portable flashing light (and extra batteries),
Blanket,
Extra clothing, including hat and wind-proof pants, and warm footwear
First aid kit,
Snack bars or other “emergency” food and water,
Matches and emergency candles – only use with a window opened to prevent build-up of carbon monoxide.
Road maps.
“Call Police” or other help signs or brightly coloured banners.
