2007-04-01 23:35:59 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
This is a simple one, be prepared... make sure you have all the things you need. for example..
Blankets or sleeping bag.
Flask or 2 of hot drinks
Shovel
Enough food
Torch with extra batteries
Well Charged Phone
Extra jumpers, socks etc..
Radio (so you dont have to use the cars)
Some sort of beacon if you are travelling away from main roads.
Ensure that friend or family know where you are going and what time you expect to arrive.
But if at all possible put off the journey if it is not urgent and avoid using minor roads.
2007-04-01 23:43:37 · answer #1 · answered by Lady Hazy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check tires, battery, belts, all fluid levels in the engine, check an make sure that all the exterior lights are working, take extra cloths and blankets, a coat, road flares, emergency triangles, make sure that your spare tire is inflated, put a small shovel in the trunk in case you get stuck in the snow, have an extra quart of oil or 2 in the trunk, snacks, hot and cold drinks, a good flash light, a two-way radio or a cb radio if you have one, fill the fuel tank, and make sure that someone knows the route you are taking and know what time that you should be arriving, so they can call the authorities in the event that you don't show and a very important piece of equipment that no one should travel without is a fully charged cell phone and a car charger. If you take these measures you should have everything you need to make a safe and hopefully uneventful trip. Good luck.
2007-04-02 06:53:56 · answer #2 · answered by golden rider 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since I found this question under motorcycle I'll assume it is for two wheelers.
I live in the very south of Germany and the procedure is really quite simple; go into the garage, remove the battery from the bike, charge it full, empty it fill with distilled water and store. Put some winter additive in the fuel or drain it out. Forget the bike until there is no more snow and ice. Use the car - four wheel drive please.
2007-04-04 15:14:19 · answer #3 · answered by henwilv 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure i know the way road numbers and towns i must go through taken all from map written to paper for ref. so i don,t have to start piddling around sudden braking last minute indicators stopping on a roundabout 40 on the motorway know how long a mile is like you said winter such irresponsible actions could result in someone else having an accident
also my preperations are for summer as well as winter makes no difference car has heaters
2007-04-05 19:18:59 · answer #4 · answered by MILL 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your tyre tread depthe and pressure before you set out.
Start your car 5 mins before you intend to set out on your journey to get it warmed up, and use some warm water to get rid of any ice on your windscreen. Make sure your battery is fully charged as cold temperatures drain the charge. Make sure you're not going to run out of fuel!
Take a hot drink in a flask and a warm blanket, extra clothes and a coat in case you break down. Also keep a torch and a hazard triangle in your car in case you are caught out in the dark.
Plan your journey and set out in plenty of time.
2007-04-02 06:42:24 · answer #5 · answered by Dogsbody 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good tyres, plenty of fuel and make sure you are a member of one of the recovery services. Have some sandwiches and a flask of tea with you and a warm blanket. Also make sure you have your mobile phone charged up. I usually carry a spade, some old matting and plenty of de-icer if I am undertaking a longer journey than normal. Best of all stay at home if the weather is very inclement.
2007-04-03 17:45:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You've gotten some good answers. Just be sure your car is in top shape. Tires, tire pressure, fluids, and the rest.
One thing that hasn't been mentioned and I know it helps is to have a roll of paper towels on hand and a bottle of window cleaner. You may need to clean the inside of the windshield.
good luck
2007-04-02 07:27:08 · answer #7 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of the above are good, but I have fond memories of a bus driver friend who phoned the depot to say he wouldn't be out for his shift because the AA had said to avoid non-essential journeys!
First time I'd seen the manager speechless....but not for long.
2007-04-02 17:07:23 · answer #8 · answered by Pit Bull 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hope and pray that the useless council has had the gritters out, make sure all car reservoirs are full and take a big coat!
2007-04-04 14:01:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take a warm blanket and your drink of choice..
(mine is sky vodka) and a good lookin women
my f150 4x4 has a camper shell and a mattress in the back..
we can act like we got snowed in
2007-04-03 17:55:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋