When you're a mom in Alberta carrying such precious cargo when driving, making sure you're ready for the winter road conditions is extremely important. Today with the help of Esurance, I'm sharing with you a winter driving checklist so that will help you stay safe while traveling this season. While it's not a glamourous subject, I think it's extremely important to stay ready and prepared - especially in our climate!
Every year in Alberta it happens - the first snowfall hits, the road conditions are terrible, and the accidents happen. I've experienced a couple of car accidents during the cold winter months, and let me tell you - they are NOT fun. However, being prepared for anything can help give you peace of mind and help keep you safe during winter driving season.
Since becoming a mom, the need for safety while driving has become one of my greatest priorities. Not only do I need to watch out for my own safety, but now I have these three little beings that depend on me to help keep them safe in our vehicle too. There's no better motivation to be extra prepared for winter driving conditions!
Read my safe winter driving checklist below, and also make sure to visit Esurance to get a free online auto insurance quote and see how much time and money you can save. With Esurance, you can skip hours on the phone and manage your policy online at your own pace. If you're a mama like me, you know that skipping any sort of long wait times on the phone is ideal! Because Esurance car insurance is available directly online, they use technology to simplify operations & offer car insurance discounts to help you score low rates.
Now, let's get prepared for winter driving in Alberta!
Safe Winter Driving Checklist
Having this items in or on your vehicle this winter will help keep you safe and give you peace of mind as you drive this season.
- Winter Tires
Winter tires maintain elasticity at lower temperatures than other tires, therefore bending and gripping snow like the soles of a good winter boot. - An Up-to-Date Insurance Policy
A car insurance policy protects you from the astronomical expenses and hassle that follow a car accident. You can visit Esurance to get a free online auto insurance quote. - Fully Charged Cell Phone
It's always a good idea to have a cell phone in your vehicle in case of an emergency, and having it fully charged is also important. You can keep an extra charging device in your car as well like a portable battery pack. - Ice Scraper / Snow Brush
Being able to see properly out of your windows and windshield will help keep you safe on those winter roads. - An Emergency Kit
Keeping a well-labeled bag with the following items inside your vehicle will help you & your family be ready for any sort of emergency:- non-perishable food & water
- blanket
- shovel (I love our collapsible shovel, pictured)
- sand or kitty litter
- tow rope
- hatchet
- flares
- map & compass
- jumper cables
- flashlight
- warm winter boots, snow pants & parka (wear them while driving, or bring them along in your vehicle)
- first aid items
Safe winter driving, my friends!
Resources: 8 driving tips to boost your safety, TIPS TO PREPARE FOR WINTER ROAD CONDITIONS
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Esurance. As always, all of the opinions here are my own.
Hollie Slater
Very helpful! Each item of this checklist is very important for this season. For me, both the good shoes and the car tires are in first place when making such a checklist.
Lindsay - The DIY Mommy
Couldn't agree more, Hollie!
Charlice
Hi Christina,
Thank you for putting this checklist together. I love it.
If you don't mind, do you have an idea how much it would cost to put together a good emergency toolkit? Thanks for your time
Ruth
Extremely important checklist for winter driving. All of your checklist are very important especially car insurance, Hope I will solve car insurance problem ASAP. Thanks for guide
Lindsay - The DIY Mommy
So glad you liked it!