36 - Sunday, October 5, 1986 - North Shore News

HYPOTHERMIA IS POSSIBLE

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WE ALL KNOW ' that
winter driving comes with a
lot of built-in hazards, from
slipping and sliding, to dead
batteries, to rust. But we
rarely consider the fact that
winter driving can be life-
threatening or that a few
easy and inexpensive steps
taken now can go a long
way to improve the odds in
our favor,

If your car breaks down
or gets stuck and help isn’t
at hand, you can be in for
discomfort, hypothermia
and even death if you
haven’t prepared for such an
emergency.

Let’s say you've been
driving at night in a rural
area, on a slippery road with
deep snow on the ground.

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An animal darts in front of
you. You instinctively jump
on the brakes, lose control,
leave the road and find
yourself stuck up to your
axles in snow. What do you
do?

First of all, don’t panic.
Take a few deep breaths and
take stock of your predica-
ment before doing anything
else.

If you see a nearby home
or place of business with
lights on or other signs of
ac “ity, it’s probably a good
idea tu :eave your car and go
for help. However, most
safety experts warn against
leaving the relative security
of your car unless you’re
sure you can reach help.

If there’s no help in sight,

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you'll be glad — and reliev-
ed — if you planned well

NEWS photo submitted

DON’T TAKE CHANCES with winter car safety. Carrying a survival kit consisting of a
blanket, shovel, flashight and a set of easy-to-install tire chains is a good way to be
prepared for winter emergencies.

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