The document provides tips for safe winter driving during the holiday season, emphasizing the importance of planning, vehicle maintenance, and packing a winter safety kit. It advises travelers to keep their gas tanks full, stay with their vehicles if stranded, and avoid crowding snowplows. Additionally, it stresses the need to slow down on icy roads and the importance of not drinking and driving.

2. The winter holidays are a fun and festive time of year, especially when visiting
relatives and friends. However, the winter weather can be unpredictable, so it is
important to plan ahead and be prepared. Here are some tips to help ensure you
have happy and safe travels this holiday season.
Tips for Winter Driving During the Holidays
Carefully plan your route and let someone else know your exact travel plans in the
event that there is a problem.
To help avoid any breakdowns, make sure that your vehicle is current on routine
maintenance, such as filling all fluids and checking the tires. Our ten essential
maintenance tips can help!
Pack a winter safety kit in case of a breakdown. According to FEMA’s
website Ready.gov, a winter emergency driving kit should be updated each year
and contain: a shovel, windshield scraper and small broom, flashlight, battery
powered radio, extra batteries, water, snack food, matches, extra hats, socks and
mittens, first aid kit with pocket knife, necessary medications, blanket(s), tow
chain or rope, road salt and sand, booster cables, emergency flares and a
fluorescent distress flag.

3. Keep your gas tank full. Winter storms and holiday vacations may mean fewer open
gas stations along your route. Be sure to plan ahead.
If you do end up stranded, stay in your vehicle and wait for help. Leaving your
vehicle and exposing yourself to the elements can make matters worse.
Trucks and snowplows will be out clearing away snow and ensuring the roads are
salted. Be careful not to crowd or pass these vehicles. Remember they are working
to keep you safe.
Slow down! Speeding can lead to accidents, especially on icy or snow covered
roads.
Above all, never drink and drive! Plan ahead to have either a designated driver get
you home safely, or a safe place to spend the night that is within walking distance of
your holiday party.
FEMA is not affiliated with Toco Warranty Corp. and has not endorsed Toco
Warranty products and services.
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