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Ed Friedman’s Reflections on 2020
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Winter Road Trip Essentials You Didn’t Know You Needed
A DRIVER’S GUIDE TO SAFE HOLIDAY TRAVELS
Winter Road Trip Essentials You Didn’t Know You Needed
On Sept. 24, 2019, more than 2.5 million people passed through TSA checkpoints at airports across America. On the same date this year, those terminals saw just 826,316 travelers — a nearly 70% drop. Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Americans have been thinking twice about air travel, and this holiday, millions of would-be flyers will set out on road trips instead. Road tripping is a great way to avoid contact with a lot of people, but it is important to guard against potential dangers, especially in winter weather. Fortunately, you can take several steps to keep your family safe. Getting your car checked before you go, for example, can save you a lot of hassle on the road. Depending upon where you will be traveling, investing in a set of snow tires might be a prudent step. It’s also smart to take precautions such as letting a friend or family member know your route, predicted arrival time, and where you plan to stop for gas along the way. Apart from that, one of the best things you can do is pack an emergency kit. AAA sells premade kits through outlets like Amazon, and you can find a basic kit with things like jumper cables, ponchos, rope, batteries, pliers, zip ties, and a first-aid kit at pretty much any
Walmart or sporting goods store. You could
even save a life by adding a few more
essentials to your kit, like a blanket, snacks, and an extra cellphone charger. If you do go to Amazon, search, “seat belt cutter and window breaker,” and consider adding one to your order. To take your kit to the next level for winter driving, three more little- known items can make a big difference: a shovel, a bag of sand or cat litter, and an extra bottle of windshield wiper fluid. If you get stuck in a snowbank, the shovel will help you dig your way out without risking frostbitten fingers. The sand or cat litter will boost your traction if you sprinkle it around your wheels in an icy spot, and the extra wiper fluid will make all the difference if you run out during a snowstorm. Hopefully, the need for these various items will never arise. However, when it comes to your safety, as well as the safety of your passengers, better to have and not need than need and not have. Happy Travels!
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