SURVIVAL 101
THIS WINTER SURVIVAL QUIZ COULD HELP IN A STUCK CAR By Allen Macartney
Each year scores of Canadians slide off the road during a nasty winter storm and have to spend hours or even days stranded. Would you know what – and what not – to do? Take the Ottawa Outdoors winter survival test. 1. When stuck in the ditch or by the side of the road in winter, usually you should (a) Try to walk back to the nearest farm (b) Stay with your vehicle True or False…? (c) Build a snow house 1. T ___ F ___ Eat snow to stay hydrated. (d) Start collecting wood for a warming/signalling fire 2. T ___ F ___ Pocket chemical hand warmers 2. Being warm is your first priority. That means can burn your body. (a) Staying positive 3. T ___ F ___ Open your vehicle window (b) Staying dry occasionally to let in fresh air. (c) Staying hydrated 4. T ___ F ___ It’s OK to idle your car engine (d) Staying active while stuck in a snow bank. 3. When driving on snowy roads, one of the most important 5. T ___ F ___ If you’re cold and alone in your things to have with you is car, it’s OK to nap to help the time pass. (a) A shovel (b) Extra gasoline (c) Energy bars – one for each person (d) Drinking water 4. You car’s winter survival pack should at least include (a) Matches, candles, space blankets, extra toques (b) Matches, tinder, space blankets, thick plastic bags (c) Matches, tinder, cotton blankets, extra shovel (d) Matches, fire-starter, backpack, snowshoes 5. If stuck in your car during a blizzard, which is the best activity (a) Exercise (b) Sing and tell jokes (c) Clench your fingers and toes tightly (d) All of the above 36 I ottawaoutdoors
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