In winter, in addition to a shovel, drivers need to carry a few more items in the trunk to help get out of the parking lot if the car suddenly finds itself in an ice trap.
“It’s good if you have something with you that you can put under the wheel, for example, granite chips, as well as a glass defroster. Many drivers neglect this, but it will be easier to get out of the snowy space,” the auto expert said on Sputnik radio. Jan Heitzer.
He reminded of caution – snow and ice make it difficult to drive a car, and also advised to correctly assess the dimensions of a car and the distance when entering a parking space, given that a car can drive on ice.
“It is important for drivers to evaluate their capabilities, the capabilities of the car, you can pre-check the distance, whether your car fits, whether you can taxi,” Heitzeer said.
Previously, auto experts talked about a tool that will help get rid of the water in the gas tank, quickly defrost the lock and windshield.