You must be able to start, stop and steer. It doesn’t matter whether you have all-wheel, four-wheel or front-wheel drive. Multi-wheel drive vehicles and especially large ones with marginal tires are just more deadly projectiles. Going head-on or being rear-ended by someone are major concerns.

Spend your deductible amount on new snow tires if you drive north, or aggressive all-seasons if you don’t. If you have neither, stay home or in the far right lane. Look ahead and allow plenty of stopping room and get new wiper blades. Have a great, safe winter.

Steve Perkins

Durango