Essential Items for Winter Car Preparedness

Why is it important to have a tow strap in your vehicle year-round?

• To assist in towing friends out of mud or snow

• To help with car repairs

• To signal for help

• To use as a seatbelt

What is a key benefit of having a flashlight in your car?

• To read maps at night

• To scare away animals

• To signal for help

• To change a tire or dig out of snow

What is the primary focus of the video?

• Summer hiking tips

• Winter driving survival kit

• Car maintenance

• Sports equipment

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a year-round essential item?

• First aid kit

• Jumper cables

• Flare kit

• Snow shovel

What is the purpose of an emergency blanket in winter driving?

• To cover the car

• To signal for help

• To reflect heat back to your body

• To use as a picnic blanket

Why should you ensure your fuel tank is full before a winter trip?

• To avoid long traffic backups

• To prevent fuel from freezing

• To keep the car warm

• To avoid running out of gas

What should you do before using tire chains?

• Check if they fit your tires

• Ensure they are clean

• Test them on a dry road

• Store them in the trunk

Why is it important to have hand warmers in your winter driving kit?

• To keep your hands warm and functional

• To use as a light source

• To signal for help

• To start a fire

What is the benefit of using ice melter under your tires?

• To clean the tires

• To improve traction and melt snow

• To keep the tires warm

• To signal for help

Why is it important to have food and water in your car during winter?

• To avoid dehydration and starvation during long backups

• To use as a weight for traction

• To feed animals

• To trade with other drivers