What can I do to my car to make it safer for driving in snow?

What can I do to my car to make it safer for driving in snow?

Reed Berry (Driving Expert) gives expert video advice on: What is the best way to get snow and ice off my windshield?; What should I do if my car begins to skid or lose traction on snow or ice?; Where is ice most likely to form on the roads? and more...

When you're driving in the snow, there's certain things you need to do. Of course, the conditions vary in different parts of the country. Make sure you have the right tires: all-weather tires or snow tires. If you're going to need tire chains, make sure you have the right size chains for your car. Another thing that you want to do is check your antifreeze level, this is very important, especially with <a href="http://www.videojug.com/interview/general-car-maintenance-2">car maintenance</a>. There are certain things you want to keep in your car as well. For example, sand bags for added weight. You might want to carry some bags of kitty litter in your car, you can actually throw that on the road for added traction if you need it. Some of the other supplies you'll want to carry in your car for snowy driving would be a shovel, scraper and appropriate snow gear: extra clothing if you need it to keep you warm if your car should break down.