1. how can I shovel lighter snow?

When there is heavy snow, it tends to stick to the shovel. Solution: Apply two coats of car wax to the shovel - then it will slide off again.

2. how do I prevent the pipes from freezing?

At sub-zero temperatures, water pipes and heating pipes can freeze - and even burst. To avoid this, turn off the main tap for outside pipes that you don't need in winter. In addition, heat all rooms slightly, even when you are not there. If it is very cold, it is not enough just to set the heating to the frost protection symbol.

3. how do I dry my soaking wet shoes?

The best way is to stuff them with newspaper and then leave them to dry. But not on the radiator - because then leather shoes in particular become brittle and cracked.

4 Why shouldn't I drive a car with a thick jacket?

Because excessively thick clothing restricts freedom of movement and creates a so-called "belt slack". The belt is not tight against your body - if you have an accident, you could crash forward.

5 How do I jump-start my car?

With the jumper cable. The two batteries are connected as follows: connect the terminal of the red cable to the positive terminal (+) of the discharged battery, the other end of the red cable to the positive terminal of the battery that is supplying power. The black cable clamp is connected to the negative terminal (-) of the donor battery, the other end to a solid metal part on the motor.