CREST Restaurant Insurance Tips: Winter Driving And Keeping Workers Safe On Snowy, Sleety Roads
- Scheduled maintenance: Schedule service for an oil change, coolant flush and brake inspection based on the mileage and manufacturer’s maintenance schedule. Address any maintenance issues with the vehicle’s battery, electrical system, hoses and belts.
- Fluids: Check to ensure proper oil, coolant, transmission and other fluid levels.
- Tires: Check for proper tread depth and for signs of damage or uneven wear. Ensure tires are properly inflated.
- Visibility systems: Inspect turn signals, headlights, brake lights, defrosters (windshield and rear window) and wipers. Install winter windshield wipers.
- Cellphone or two-way radio
- Windshield ice scraper
- Extra windshield wiper fluid
- Snow brush
- Flashlight with extra batteries
- Shovel
- Traction aids (bag of sand or granular cat litter)
- Emergency flares
- Jumper cables
- Snacks
- Water
- Road maps
- Blankets, change of warm clothes