Prepare an Emergency Roadside Kit: Tips for Safe Driving

June 21, 2023||inPersonal Insurance|auto insurance, personal insurance, road safety, travel safety

Being prepared can make all the difference amid unforeseen vehicle breakdowns. Crafting an emergency roadside kit is a proactive step every driver should take. Equipped with essentials like a cell phone for communication and a first aid kit for safety, you’ll have peace of mind wherever your journey leads.

Even a well-maintained vehicle can break down, so it’s advisable to put together an emergency roadside kit to carry with you. A cell phone tops the suggested emergency kit contents list since it allows you to call for help when and where you need it.

Prepare an Emergency Roadside Kit: Tips for Safe Driving
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Suggested emergency roadside kit contents:

  • Cell phone
  • First aid kit
  • Flashlight
  • Flares and a white flag
  • Jumper cables
  • Jack (and ground mat) for changing a tire
  • Work gloves and a change of clothes
  • Essential repair tools and some duct tape (for temporarily repairing a hose leak!)
  • A jug of water and paper towels for cleaning up
  • Nonperishable food, drinking water, and medicines
  • Extra windshield washer fluid
  • Maps

Source: NHTSA

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