. >> nina paneda is in the upper side with how you can get your car ready. >> reporter: have this on hand, salt or even cat litter. you don't need that much. just a zip lock full. just enough to give your tires some grip in case you get stuck. keep in mind you can use a gallon of the wiper fluid quick, if that's gone you're driving blind. gile recommends topping off and plus check your oil so your car doesn't seize up. prevent your windshield wipers from freezing up by popping them up. >> if it doesn't clean the top and bottom of the windshield. >> reporter: check all four tires have equal pressure. if one is off controlling the car is harder. if you get stuck in the snow bank, have something on hand along with a blanket, shovel, food and water to get you unstuck. >> something as simple as cat litter. >> cat litter. >> reporter: the clay particles give good grip. >> the car will frequently just drive straight out. >> reporter: to get out if you get stuck, rock gently. go forward and reverse braking to stop the wheels from spinning. business is money in the bank. >> it is. we look for