Preparing For Safe Winter Travels With Roadside Assistance

With winter weather quickly approaching, it's time to take inventory of the safety measures in place for driving in the snow, ice, and windy conditions. Below, you'll find a short checklist of things you should have ready before the first snow hits so that you'll be prepared to handle anything safely in your travels.

Roadside Assistance Information

Whether you join a roadside assistance program, or just take note of the companies local to where you travel, you must have a roadside assistance plan in place. What will you do if your car breaks down during a heavy snowstorm? Who would you call if you slide off the road and get stuck in a snowbank?

If you travel a lot, joining a membership program would likely be your best course of action. These programs typically include other benefits beyond assistance with roadside emergencies.

If you don't go out often, knowing the contact information for roadside assistance companies in the general area will help you get the assistance you need without all of the stress of searching while along the road.

Emergency Kit

Keep an emergency kit inside your car at all times. This kit should include water, protein bars, blankets, or at least the silver emergency blankets, road flares, a flashlight, and a first aid kit. Being prepared to be stranded for several hours will help to ensure that you stay alive while you wait for help.

Before You Go

If you're headed out in bad weather, take the time to map out your route and send it to a friend or family member. This way, if you were to become stranded and couldn't call for help, someone would know the route to check or send help to search for you.

Prepare Your Car

Make sure that your car is ready for winter travel. Good tires, wiper blades, washer fluid, working lights, a good battery, and a full tank of gas are all essential for safe winter travel. If you haven't had your car inspected in several months, take the time to have a mechanic look everything over very well for you. He or she will be able to provide you with some tips to help prepare your vehicle for the safest winter travels possible.

Take the time to look into roadside assistance options. Have questions? Call and ask how they can help you in the different situations that you may find yourself this winter.