Westworld Alberta
Issue link: http://westworldmagazine.ama.ab.ca/i/198651
HILLS • ELEMENTS COLDWEATHER KIT LIST For any trip on winter roads, pack the following items in your vehicle: Ice scraper Shovel* Sand or kitty litter First aid kit * Fire extinguisher Multi-tool kit * Candles* Waterproof matches* Tin can (to prevent candle from blowing out) Booster cables* Flashlight* and extra batteries Work gloves Warm clothing, boots, a hat and gloves Paper towels Blanket* At least one jug of water Extra food (nonperishable and high-energy) Cellphone and car charger PreP YoUr VeHICle For wINter: A CHeCKlIst Don't let the white stuff catch you by surprise – fall is the time to put these items on your to-do list: take your vehicle to a qualified mechanic for a checkup replace worn-out wiper blades Have the antifreeze levels in your radiator checked, and switch to winter-grade windshield washer fluid Pack a winter emergency kit Change your oil and switch to synthetic *THESE ITEMS, plus more road-safety musthaves, come in the AMA Emergency Roadside Kit, available at AMA centres – $79.99 for members; $99.99 for non-members. iPad users: See if you can sort the winter-driving essentials from the nice-to-haves. Plus: watch the videos on winter vehicle prep and synthetic versus non-synthetic oil. inspect your tires for wear and check tire pressure (don't forget the spare) Check your block heater quickly and easily with a Plug Alive tester – available at AMA centres; $14.99 for members; $19.99 for non-members. Have lights, belts and hoses checked for cracks and other signs of wear Have your block heater checked and your battery tested, especially if the battery is more than three years old visit ama.ab.ca/repairmaintain for more tips on inspecting and maintaining your vehicle. What to Do in a Winter Fender-Bender number one: stay calm. Move your vehicle to the side of the road, or out of harm's way. Then switch on your hazard lights. If the vehicle is in a safe location with minimal traffic, call for help and wait inside. Take down driver contact and insurance information and report the collision to the police if the damage appears to be more than $2,000. 40 w e s t w o r l d A l b e r tA | w i n t e r 2 0 13 p40-41_Elements Winter Driving.indd 40 (ILLUSTRATION) LUC LATULIPPE, (CAR) ISTOCK 13-10-15 9:57 AM