As the mercury continues to drop, it's time to think about getting ready for the winter driving conditions.
Elisha Dacey with CAA gives us some useful advice to ensure you don't get caught off guard by the cold.
"CAA recommends you switch over your tires when temperatures are consistently 7 degrees Celsius or colder. We're not quite there yet. Now is a great time to make an appointment to have your tires changed so you're not caught off guard."
Getting ready for road conditions is one thing, but Dacey says preparing for an emergency is just as important.
"We recommend you have an emergency kit. That kit should include water, non-perishable food, jumper cables, blankets of course, batteries and a flashlight, waterproof matches, and candles. you may want to consider a small shovel and kitty litter in case you get stuck."
The biggest problem that CAA runs into on a seasonal basis is battery life, as it really starts to pop up as things get colder.
"If your battery is 3 years or older, we recommend you have it tested. Your mechanic can do that, it's a really quick test. Make sure your battery is still in good condition, and you won't end up like me on New Year's Eve in a parking lot, and your battery dies. so don't be like me!"
Dacey hopes that her cautionary tale will inspire people to make sure their battery is ready to go for winter, and no one gets stuck out in the cold.
For everything that CAA recommends for the winter season visit CAA.ca and see their full collection of winter safety tips.
