Wilderness Survival Guide 71 During winter storms, the leading cause of death is a road accident. For safe winter driving, prepare your vehicle for the winter season and know how to react if you get stranded or lost on the road. Check fully and winterize your vehicle before winter starts. Try to remember to keep your gas tank near full to in order to avoid ice in the fuel lines and the tank. Try not to travel alone and let someone know your timetable and your preferred route or any alternates. Before winter, have a mechanic check: • Battery • Antifreeze • Thermostat • Ignition system • Exhaust system • Lights • Flashing hazard lights • Heater • Brakes • Defroster • Wipers & windshield washer fluid • Oil level (if necessary, replace with a winter grade oil) Before winter, make sure you have these in your vehicle: • Clothes, blankets & sleeping bags • Flashlight with extra batteries • First-aid kit & pocket knife • Survival candle & matches • High-calorie, non-perishable food • Large empty can and plastic cover with tissues and paper towels for sanitary purposes • Small can to melt snow for drinking water • Sack of sand (or cat litter) for traction • Shovel & booster cables • Windshield scraper & brush • Tool kit & tow rope • Compass and road maps • Brightly coloured cloth to use as a flag • Necessary medications PREPARE YOUR CAR FOR WINTER CAR SURVIVAL KIT FOR WINTER www.adventuresmart.ca
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