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Stock your car with essentials for Winter driving
Posted: 12.21.2008 at 5:12 PM
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Pack a few extra items, especially when winter storms hit

Things to include in your vehicle during Winter driving

· Map of the area where you're traveling

· Water

· Flashlight (with extra batteries)

· Candle (for heat and light)

· Snowbrush and ice-scraper

· Package of cat litter (for tire traction)

· Spare tire, as well as tire-chains or tire-cables (even for 4x4's)

· Small shovel

· Hats, weather proof gloves and boots, and a heavy blanket

· Matches and flares

· Cell phone (for emergency use only)

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