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How a Simple Jar of Salt Turned My Worst Winter Morning Around
I never really thought twice about what I kept in my car—until one icy morning taught me that a humble jar of salt could be a game changer.
After my tires spun helplessly on frozen pavement, leaving me stranded and frustrated, a police officer leaned down, looked at my wheels, and dropped a tip that sounded almost too good to be true: “Keep a glass of salt in your car.”
At first, I laughed it off. But by the time he finished explaining, I realized this old-school trick wasn’t just clever—it could save me time, money, and a whole lot of stress.
Why Salt in Your Car Works Like Magic
Most drivers don’t think to keep salt onboard. I certainly didn’t—until that icy morning. The officer told me that sprinkling salt under spinning tires melts the thin layer of ice just enough to give them grip, acting like a mini version of the road crews salting highways. No towing, no long waits—just simple science making life easier.
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