Checklist 01
Winter Vehicle Readiness Plan
Check scheduled maintenance, fluids, tires, lights and hazards. Record tire pressures, the next service due and anything that needs attention.
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Start with your vehicle. Build your winter kit. Download these one-page checklists to use while parked, on your own or with a parent, instructor or service professional.
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Checklist 02
Winter Survival Kit Checklist
Build a kit for everyone in your vehicle, from warmth, food and water to lighting, communication and useful equipment. Keep track of supplies to add or replace.
Download PDF View PDFTwo checklists for getting ready for winter.
- Vehicle readiness: Record scheduled maintenance, current tire pressures, oil and fluid checks, and whether lights and hazard lights work. Note tasks to discuss with a service professional.
- Winter emergency kit: Check off supplies for warmth, food and water, lighting, communication and equipment. Record what you still need to add or replace for the people who travel with you.
Print it. Fill it in. Keep it handy.
- On paper: Print on US Letter paper. Choose Fit when printing on A4.
- On screen: Download and open in a compatible PDF reader to tick boxes, enter notes and save your copy. Some browser previews have limited form support.
- Keep it current: Revisit your checks and replenish kit supplies as needed. Each PDF includes official source links and a review date.
Use your vehicle owner's manual and qualified help for checks beyond your skills. These resources support preparation; they do not certify a vehicle as safe or replace driving instruction.
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