If you live in the Northeast you're very familiar with how treacherous driving can be during the winter months. From breakdowns to vehicles becoming trapped in the snow, it's a very real possibility that you could become stuck on the side of the road for a decent period of time. Prepare in advance for such a possibility by creating a driving kit that includes items such as a snow wiper, jumper cables, flares shovel and cat litter (it will provide traction for slippery surfaces) along with blankets, hand warmers, food, first-aid kit, flashlight, gloves and boots.