Important Winter Essentials Illinois Drivers Need in Their Vehicles

Given Illinois' unpredictable weather, it's important to always have these often-forgotten essentials in your backseat.

You can never be "too prepared" for anything when it comes to winter weather and driving on the roads.  Car accidents, getting stranded, your car dies... I mean, the list is endless with what could happen the moment you get behind the wheel.

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If you're the type who lives out of your car with extra gloves, scarves, and blankets because you have a fear of getting stranded in the freezing cold... you're not alone.

I've always told my parents, "If I don't have a coat, gloves, earmuffs, extra pair of pants, socks, and a scarf in the backseat of my car... I'm not prepared for the worst."  This is why it's important to keep extra layers in your car in case of an emergency.

Being frozen solid while stuck in a ditch waiting for a tow truck?  Doesn't sound fun.

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EXTRA LAYERS.  THANK ME LATER.

If you don't have even a blanket in your backseat or trunk, you're insane.  Mother Nature is so unpredictable and it's never too late to be ready for whatever she throws at us!

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Next time you're at the dollar store, grab a few extra gloves, hats, and scarves to keep in your car.  You never know when it'll all come in handy.