1996 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 194

Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles. And,if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction. Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle. Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places whereyour tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snowor ice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You'll have a lot less traction or "grip" and need to be very careful. will What's the worst time for this? "Wet ice." Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard todrive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because may offer the it least traction of all.You can get wet ice when it's about freezing (32°F; OOC) and freezing rain begins to fall. Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there. 4-40