Driving on wet, icy, and snowy winter roads comes with a range of safety hazards. In this blog entry, the Chicagoland roadside assistance team here at Chicago Towing will detail the most important steps to follow to ensure winter vehicle safety readiness.

• Check Winter Vehicle Readiness – Make sure that your vehicle has winter ready tires with good traction. Make sure that your brakes and heating system properly work. Make sure your vehicle has received proper maintenance to ensure that it drives as well as it can even in adverse conditions.
• Winter Driving Training– Consider studying at a special training program that can teach you special winter driving techniques and special emergency actions to take when the weather is icy.
• Staying Aware of Weather – We recommend checking the weather before embarking on a drive to verify whether it will be snowing or training. Be aware as much as possible about potentials for delays, on-route adjustments, or potential road hazards.
• Staying Ready for an Emergency – Winter driving emergencies can suddenly pop up. Make sure you have a solidly equipped emergency kit inside your vehicle, and make sure that your phone is fully charged before embarking on a drive. Have a plan for what to do if there’s a fuel spill, a vehicle breakdown, or if your car gets stalled or stuck.
• Icy Road Prep – We recommend keeping road salt and de-icer inside your vehicle when driving in the Winter. 

Keeping Cargo Secure – Make sure to securely fasten cargo and make sure that it is properly balanced before embarking on your winter drive. Regularly check and if necessary adjust your cargo during your drive to ensure that it’s secure and avoid risks associated with falling cargo.