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Always keep the top half of your gas tank full. It can give you better
traction and gives you a bigger margin of error if you get stuck and
have to keep the engine running periodically to keep warm.
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If you are stuck in a serious storm do not leave your car. Run the engine
periodically and wait for help.
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Carry blankets, water, a flashlight, a shovel, some nutrition bars or even
candy bars for sustenance.
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Remember that 4-wheel drive does not mean 4-wheel stop. A four wheel drive
vehicle will not stop any better on sheer ice than a 2 wheel drive
vehicle.
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Be sure of your route. Don't go exploring in the back country without
some local knowledge, especially during a storm or when one is bearing
down anywhere near your location. The weather can change quickly and
violently in the Rocky Mountains and not necessarily only in the heart
of winter.
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Be sure you have good tires. The colorado state patrol reccomends at
least 1/8 of an inch tread depth. All season radials on a front-wheel-drive
passenger vehicle are adequate for most situations. Snow tires on
most rear wheel drive vehicles are usually adequate. Chain restrictions
in colorado are most often put into effect for commercial
vehicles (semi's) and usually do not affect passenger
vehicles.
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In poor visibility or even white-out conditions, don't drive faster than
you can see ahead. High speeds in poor or no visibility can lead to
large chain reaction accidents. Remember you can't see around mountain
curves and corners either.
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