The north of the peninsula woke up this weekend with snowfall, at times intense, which has left freezing temperatures that will also continue in the coming days. And although the DGT recommends avoiding travel by car, if there is no other choice but to travel under these conditions, you have to be proactive, carry chains (as well as know how to put them on and remove them) or winter tires, in order to avoid to a large extent staying stuck on the road.
As additional measures we can follow a series of tips that can be very useful if we finally snow or bad weather prevents us from continuing the march.
First of all, it is not convenient to get out of the vehicle or turn off the engine. you have to keep it turned on and heating running. Although it is easier said than done, try to stay calm. Sooner or later the snowplows or the Civil Traffic Guard will come to the rescue.
While we wait, we must check the exhaust pipe from time to time, ensuring that it does not get clogged with accumulated snow. From time to time, half an hour or so, we can open the doors or windows of the car for a few seconds to oxygenate the interior of the vehicle.
❄️ With snowfall forecast, avoid traveling by car!
But if it is essential, remember to always bring:
⛽️ Deposit full
⛓️ Chains
???? Mobile phone and charger
???? Warm clothes
And if you get stuck, follow these recommendations @civil protection ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/HcDvds7Mp6
— Ministry of the Interior (@interiorgob) November 19, 2022
We must avoid falling asleep, and we must drink water and listen to the radio to follow possible instructions. It is advisable to stock up with some items such as warm clothing, water, some food and a flashlight (it should always be carried). In addition, to carry a mobile and if we have, the car charger or an auxiliary battery.
Although it is never good to have a very empty tank, in winter it is convenient to have it as full as possible. If we were to stay lying down, it is a source of heat (the heating of the car). Also, if we have a diesel car and we are going to leave it stopped for a few days in a very cold area (this is for skiers) it would be convenient to add about half a liter of gasoline to the tank. Nothing will happen to it and since gasoline does not freeze, we will prevent the diesel from freezing and leaving us stranded.
Crystals clear of snow and ice. If we are going to take the car and it is covered with snow, it is not advisable to use hot water since the difference in temperature could break the glass. It is best to use the typical scraper and if the windows fog up, oddly enough, it is best to put the air conditioning on for a few seconds.