To Manage an Emergency kit on road
No one expects to be stranded on the side of the road with car troubles. No matter how meticulous you are with scheduled maintenance, your car is still bound at some point to hit on a bumpy road. Whether it be a dead car battery, flat tire, mechanical issue, electrical issue or an accident, it’s always best to have a plan ready at all times to respond to such setbacks. Every car should have one roadside emergency kit for those unexpected incidents.
Pack an emergency kit so you’re prepared in the event of a car breakdown or issue. Most items listed below are relatively cheap and can be found at your local store or online.
An ideal roadside emergency kit should include the following:
- Reflective triangle
- jumper cables / jumper starter
- ponchos
- tarp
- flashlight and extra batteries
- rags
- duct tape
- bottled water and non-perishable snacks
- multipurpose tools
- First Aid kit
- small, easily storable fire extinguisher
- extra blankets
- cell phone charger
- refillable gas jug
However, if you’re looking to just make sure you have the basics, opt for an emergency kit that includes the following:
- First Aid kit
- multipurpose tools
- jumper cables
- road flares
- bottled water and non-perishable snacks
- cell phone charger