September is National Preparedness Month, it is time to think about your car. From a flat tire to an accident, are you prepared for a roadside emergency?
When it comes to commuting or traveling any lengthy distance, a roadside emergency kit can mean the difference between getting back on the road or being stuck for a long period of time. A roadside emergency kit is the one item that every vehicle should have; yet most of us never carry any of the basic items to help you get back on the road quickly and safely.A fully stocked roadside emergency kit could include:
- 12-foot Jumper Cables
- Four 15-minute Roadside Flares or Triangle Reflector
- Two Quarts of Oil
- Gallon of Antifreeze
- First Aid Kit (including an assortment of bandages, gauze, adhesive tape, antiseptic cream, instant ice and heat compresses, scissors and aspirin)
- Blanket
- Extra Fuses
- Flashlight and Extra Batteries
- Flat Head Screwdrivers
- Phillips Head Screwdrivers
- Pliers
- Vise Grips
- Adjustable Wrench
- Tire Inflator (such as a Fix-A-Flat)
- Tire Pressure Gauge
- Rags
- Roll of Paper Towels
- Roll of Duct Tape
- Spray Bottle with Washer Fluid
- Pocketknife
- Ice Scraper
- Pen and Paper
- Help Sign
- Granola or Energy Bars
- Bottled Water
- Heavy-Duty Nylon Bag (to carry it all in)
- Two Roadside Flares or Triangle Reflector
- Quart of Oil
- Small First Aid Kit
- Extra Fuses
- Flashlight
- Multipurpose (tool commonly containing pliers, wire cutters, knife, saw, bottle opener, screwdrivers, files and an awl)
- Tire Inflator
- Rags
- Pocket Knife
- Pen and Paper
- Help Sign
Before you actually use your kit in an emergency situation, take some time to familiarize yourself with the items you've collected and how to use them properly. Also remember that the most important item is your own good judgment - stopping to change a tire in the high-speed lane is only an accident waiting to happen.
Unfortunately, there isn't "one tool for all roadside emergency needs." But with a little planning and a smidgen of trunk space, an emergency roadside kit can often save the day.
Unfortunately, there isn't "one tool for all roadside emergency needs." But with a little planning and a smidgen of trunk space, an emergency roadside kit can often save the day.
Source: http://www.edmunds.com/how-to/how-to-create-your-own-roadside-emergency-kit.html
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