Useful Tips For Driving In Winter Weather in Texas My friend Joe Puma, Chief Meteorologist at ABC-7 KVII is warning folks to stay off the road over the weekend, especially Sunday. But if you have no choice and have to travel here are some tips from Triple A that could save your life. Test your battery; battery power drops as the temperature drops Make sure the cooling system is in good working order Have winter tires with a deeper, more flexible tread put on your car If using all-season tires, check the tread on your tires and replace if less than 2/32 of an inch