Preparing an Emergency Kit for Your Car

Slippery or snow-covered roads, reduced visibility and bitter cold: these are all conditions that can make driving difficult and even dangerous during cold weather months. Winter also brings an increased risk of getting stuck in your car, so dress warmly before heading out.

Follow these tips to learn about winter driving risks and prepare an emergency kit for your car.

Exercise extra caution when driving in these winter road conditions:

Follow these tips if you are stuck in the snow:

 Prepare an emergency car kit

Always have winter safety and emergency equipment in your car. A basic car kit should contain the following:

Items to keep in your trunk:

Print or download the Emergency Car Kit list. Cross items off the list as you put them in your car.

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These tips have been brought to you by Public Safety Canada, in cooperation with Transport Canada.

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