With winter approaching, PennDot is suggesting motorists prepare their vehicles for winter’s snow, ice and cold. Vehicle checks include; fluid levels, lights, defrosters and windshield wiper blades. Tires should be inspected for proper air pressure and adequate tread depth for performance on ice and snow. Inside the car, PennDot suggests motorists carry an emergency kit that has non-perishable food, water, first aid supplies, warm clothes, a blanket, cell phone charger and a small shovel. Kits may also contain baby supplies, extra medicine, pet supplies and children’s games. According to PennDot, Last winter there were 8329 crashes with 29 fatalities and 2959 injuries. Motorists are asked to use extra caution when driving in winter weather. More information may be found at www.511PA.com