During the Holidays, it seems driving becomes a bigger part of your life than normal. You are driving to see friends and family, go on a vacation, or perhaps a work retreat. Of course, everyone else is doing the same things – while the road crews are doing last minute road work – often making for a messy trip. Last but not least, there is the unpredictable weather: freezing rain, sleet, snow, and the occasional nor’easter make driving quite a hazard during wintertime. In order to protect yourself from the dangers of wintertime driving, there are a number of things you should keep in your car in case of emergency. Whether you get caught in a blizzard or a bad accident, keep these things on hand.

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