Practical guides for the road ahead

Preparation
changes the drive.

Good decisions start before the road gets difficult. The Prepared Driver creates clear, practical resources to help you plan ahead, read changing conditions, and know when to get help.

Start with Winter Driving Survival, available now
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01

Plan early.

Know the route, the conditions, and your options before you leave.

02

Notice change.

Recognize when weather, visibility, or the road calls for a new decision.

03

Choose the next step.

Slow down, delay the trip, or ask for help when the situation calls for it.

The first title

Winter Driving
Survival

Essential Skills for Safe and Confident Winter Driving

Winter roads can change faster than your plans. This practical guide is built around the decisions drivers face before a trip, behind the wheel, and when a drive doesn't go as expected.

Understand snow, ice, slush, and reduced visibility.

Prepare your vehicle and winter supplies.

Make a plan for delays, trouble, and getting help.

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Available in paperback and Kindle editions through Amazon.

Being prepared gives you more room to make the next good decision.

Coming next

A guide for the first winter behind the wheel.

IN DEVELOPMENT

Winter Driving Survival
New Driver Edition

We are developing a focused edition for new drivers, with practical decisions and conversations that families can work through together.

More details will appear here when the edition is ready.

About The Prepared Driver

Good judgment is part of the journey.

The Prepared Driver is a growing collection of books and learning resources by Jayson Simmons. It starts with winter driving and a simple idea: helpful information should be clear enough to use when plans, weather, and roads change.

Explore official winter driving tips