BALTIMORE — This week, Marylanders saw a few flurries, currently, not much snow is expected to hit central Maryland, but AAA still wants drivers to be prepared.
Experts say last winter they got over a hundred thousand emergency calls from drivers in Maryland, and that showed them many people don't know the do’s and don'ts when it comes to they're vehicle during the winter.
AAA Mid-Atlantic officials say first and foremost, people should check they're tire tread.
Low temperatures often mean low tire pressure, and without good tires many people will get stranded.
Another important tip. Drivers should check their car batteries. Mechanical experts say, cold temperatures put severe stress on car batteries, which can cause a lot of damage to vehicles if the proper action isn’t taken.
"The other thing we really suggest is to make sure that you have a winter emergency kit in your car.. I can't overstate the importance of that. You really want to have one in your vehicle all the time but particularly during the cold winter months that should include extra blankets, a charger for your telephone, extra food snacks and water should you become stranded. Ragina Ali, Spokes Person for AAA mid-atlantic.
Experts also say changing your windshield wipers to winter windshield wipers can be a big help when dealing with snow. Click here for a full winter checklist for your car.
View more driving tips here:
https://exchange.aaa.com/safety/driving-advice/winter-driving-tips/