Whether you are taking a casual drive or embarking on a long road trip, you never know when an emergency will arise. As such, it’s important to have a roadside emergency kit packed in your vehicle.
Consider including the following 16 items in your kit:
- First Aid kit
- Crucial Medications
- Water and Nonperishable food items
- Cell phone and charger
- Jumper cables
- Road flares and distress signs
- Spare tire
- Vehicle liquids
- Flashlight
- Windshield scraper and shovel
- Blanket
- Set of warm clothes
- Vital medical info
- Emergency contact numbers especially for towing
- Proof of Insurance and drivers license
- Owner’s manual for vehicle
Being prepared will mean a lot if you are stuck. Not having what you need in an emergency can be a bad scenario. Being prepared means carrying around a bit more with you but could very well save you in the long run.