{"id":1580,"date":"2014-01-21T21:11:24","date_gmt":"2014-01-21T21:11:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.trafficsafetystore.com\/blog\/?p=1580"},"modified":"2023-05-15T20:57:41","modified_gmt":"2023-05-15T20:57:41","slug":"surviving-a-polar-vortex","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafficsafetystore.com\/blog\/surviving-a-polar-vortex\/","title":{"rendered":"The Polar Vortex Returns. Here’s Tips To Get You Through it."},"content":{"rendered":"Ready or not, a second bone-chilling gust is blowing in from the north. Temperatures are expected to reach sub zero in some parts and, once again, we can expect several inches to several feet of snow in the Midwest and Northeast.\r\n\r\n
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Image Source: Tinali778 on Flickr<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\nHere’s some tips and reminders to get through this week safely:\r\n

Think Your Car is Winter-Proof? Here\u2019s What You Might Be Missing.<\/a><\/h2>\r\n
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Image Source: Sharrox2000 on Flickr<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\nWith the frequent changes in temperature and snowfall, it might be hard to predict exactly what you’ll need this winter. These commonly overlooked items could save you.\r\n

Winter Driving Tips to Stay Safe On The Road<\/a><\/h2>\r\n
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Image Source: j_silla on Flickr, http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/j_silla\/<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\nBefore you hit the road, check this round-up list of winter driving tips from the experts. Learn more about the mistakes of others so you know how to avoid them.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n

Don\u2019t Be That Guy: 5 Car Catastrophes to Avoid This Winter<\/a><\/h2>\r\nFrom carbon monoxide poisoning to “traffic anarchy,” snow and ice can create some pretty dicey situations. Here’s some real-life worst-case-scenarios and what you need to know to avoid making the same mistakes.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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