While it's best to avoid driving in bad weather, snowy and unpredictable conditions can catch out even the most cautious drivers. Here's what to do if you find yourself stuck during a winter storm.
It's important to follow these steps if you're stuck in your car during a winter storm.Every winter across the U.S., major storms cause disruptions, flight cancelations, snarled traffic, and emergencies. Driving through extreme weather is especially ill-advised and can, of course, be treacherous. According to the, there are an average of more than 1.25 million weather-related crashes on U.S. roads each year.
If you're stopped or stuck, try to make sure your car is somewhere safe and visible. It's important in case you need to be rescued. Also, stay in your car.If you're stopped for a long period of time, try to run your engine for only about 10 minutes every hour. Sitting in an idling car wastes fuel and could expose you and your passengers to harmful fumes, according to theAnother thing to keep on hand in your car is a portable battery to charge phones and other devices.
If you are stopped in heavy snow, make sure the area around your tailpipe is clear to avoid poisonous carbon monoxide exhaust fumes backing up into the vehicle. Preparation, they say, is the key to success. But in bad weather, it may also be the key to survival.
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