Winter Driving; Driving On Snow Or Ice - Chevrolet 2006 TrailBlazer EXT Owner's Manual

Winter Driving

Here are some tips for winter driving:
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Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.
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You may want to put winter emergency supplies in
your vehicle.
Also see Tires on page 5-57.
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Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom,
a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter
outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth,
and reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be
driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of
sand, a piece of old carpet, or a couple of burlap
bags to help provide traction. Be sure you properly
secure these items in your vehicle.

Driving on Snow or Ice

Most of the time, those places where the tires meet the
road probably have good traction.
However, if there is snow or ice between the tires and
the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You will
have a lot less traction, or grip, and will need to be
very careful.