For traveling great distances by car, packing an emergency kit may make the difference between getting back on the road soon after a breakdown or being stuck where you are for some time. Car emergency kits are one of those things that you don’t think much about until it’s too late. When it is too late, you’ll wish you didn’t leave home without one.
Vehicle breakdowns do happen and when they do, it’s not always in a convenient place such as a busy, well-lit, warm spot with full mobile phone reception and a tow truck close at hand. A roadside emergency kit can save you from the stress and reduce the hassle of such breakdowns. It’s not just nice to have one though, it’s a necessity.
This emergency car kit checklist covers the basics, but also has suggestions for items you may have overlooked. Every car emergency kits should have at least:
- Roadside flares
- A first-aid kit
- Two quarts of oil
- Jumper cables
- One gallon of antifreeze
- Brake fluid
- Extra fuses
- A flashlight with extra batteries
- A small screw driver set
- Vise grips
- An adjustable wrench
- A pair of pliers
- A tire inflator
- A tire pressure gauge
- A roll of duct tape
- A roll of paper towels
- An AAA or roadside emergency card
- Triangle reflectors and flares
- A pocketknife
- Bottled water
- Nonperishable snacks
- A charged mobile phone
Consider packing these supplies for a vehicle emergency car kit you can bring along on any road trip regardless of distance. Remember, “it is better to be safe than sorry” also rings true on the road.
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