A roadside emergency can happen to anyone at anytime and anywhere. Planning ahead and being prepared can make all the difference. Having a roadside emergency kit in your vehicle is a good idea.
You can make your own roadside emergency kit. Just consider what things you might need to have on hand if you were to be stranded on the side of the road due to an accident or breakdown. Here are some suggestions to get you started:
- Road map
- Cell phone charger
- Jumper cables
- Tire gauge
- Spare tire and a jack
- Foam tire sealant
- Extra quart of motor oil
- Extra gallon of coolant
- Toolkit
- Gas can
- Emergency cash
- First aid supplies
- Bottled drinking water
- Nonperishable food
- Blankets
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- Fire extinguisher
- Pocket knife
- Duct tape
