AAA provides winter driving tips. essential safety items

Whether this weather sticks around or not, your friends at AAA recommend you make sure you are prepared for winter driving by putting together a winter driving kit for your vehicle now, before severe winter weather hits.

AAA recommends making sure you pack at least these 10 essential items in your winter driving kit:

Cell phone and charger for making emergency calls.

Warning devices (flares, triangles or other visual alerts).

First aid kit.

Flashlight with NEW batteries.

Non-perishable food and water.

Blankets and warm clothing including hat and gloves.

Jumper cables.

Abrasive material (sand o...