8 items that can prepare you for a snowstorm or icy road conditions by Julie Halpert, AARP, December 10, 2018 | RADHARC IMAGES / ALAMY STOCK PHOTO Getting caught driving in a snowstorm or on roads slick with ice can be nerve-racking and often downright dangerous. Experts say there are a some key things you should always have stowed in your trunk to keep you and your loved ones safe in conditions like these, when you might find yourself stuck far from home. Items to carry with