Purpose: To survive being caught in a winter storm when traveling by car.   Citations with documentation. 34.01.14 Medal Project 2004. See disclaimer.
 
data enter  
Do you need to travel by car during the winter? (Y or N) :-):-):-)  
Do you avoid travel by car while a winter advisory has been posted? (Y or N) :-):-):-) 0
Do you have adequate emergency supplies in the car in case you become stranded? (Y or N) :-):-):-) 0
Do you always carry a cell phone or 2-way radio when traveling? (Y or N) :-):-):-) 0
Is your car in good working order, with a good battery? (Y or N) :-):-):-) 0
Do you try to keep a full tank of gasoline? (Y or N) :-):-):-) 0
If unable to proceed further, do you pull off the road, being careful to avoid ditches or fall offs? (Y or N) :-):-):-) 0
If unable to proceed, do you turn on a hazard light if available, making sure not to run down the car battery? (Y or N) :-):-):-) 0
If unable to proceed, do you place a distress signal from the car antenna? (Y or N) :-):-):-) 0
If unable to proceed, do you remain with the car unless a shelter is clearly visible and open for shelter? (Y or N) :-):-):-) 0
If unable to proceed, do you run the engine and heater for 10 minutes every hour? (Y or N) :-):-):-) 0
Do you keep an window slightly open and the tail pipe is uncovered to prevent carbon monoxide buildup? (Y or N) :-):-):-) 0
If unable to proceed, do you huddle together with anyone else in the car to conserve body heat? (Y or N) :-):-):-) 0
Are you careful when on a highway to avoid being struck by another vehicle? (Y or N) :-):-):-) 0
 
calculate result  
data complete? Yes  
evaluation appropriate? Yes :-):-):-)
number of hazardous behaviors 0 hazardous behaviors for winter car travel
The risk of winter travel by car should be very low  
 

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