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VDOT recommends items for emergency winter driving kit

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — As winter weather encroaches, VDOT has issued an advisory encouraging drivers to be prepared with an emergency winter driving kit.

In addition to keeping a winter weather driving kit, VDOT recommends drivers avoid non-essential travel during winter weather. Drivers should also inspect their car’s tires and fluid levels and clear all ice and snow from windows, windshields and mirrors before driving.


VDOT recommends adding the following items to a winter weather driving kit:

If a blizzard traps you in your car or truck, VDOT recommends taking the following steps: