KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — East Tennessee weather can be unpredictable, so it's important to make sure your car is ready for the colder months.
According to AAA, you should include these items in an emergency kit in your car:
- Water bottles
- An ice scraper
- Gloves
- Shoes
- Blankets
- Jumper cables and chargers
- A flashlight
Since more people are working from home right now, make sure you're driving your car at least once a week to make sure the battery stays charged.
Be sure to check your windshield wipers, tire pressure and tire tread before heading out on the roads.
For additional help with frost, AAA suggests covering your windshield with a towel, tarp or folded sheet. You can use the windshield wipers to hold it in place.
AAA also recommends making a solution at home to pretreat your windshield.
According to AAA, you can take three parts white vinegar and one part water and spray the solution on the window. Let it sit for a few minutes and wipe it off.
A few things to avoid, never use metal scrapers. It can scratch the glass and damage wiper blades.
Also, do not use hot water. It can crack your glass.
Another option, for scraping your windows, is you can use a spray bottle with one part rubbing alcohol and two parts water. This can help you scrape the frost off your windshield.