What to put in your car before a winter road trip

It's a great Canadian truth that winter weather can be unpredictable, and the last place you want to be when it turns bad is on the highway.

Since we can't change the weather, the next best thing we can do is be prepared, says Canadianwilderness survival expertBruceZawalsky.

There are several staples every driver should keep in their car at all times, says Zawalsky. And there arethingsall drivers should be aware of ifthey find themselves stranded roadside.

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