Stranded, cold and hungry along the highway is nowhere you’d want to be. A well-stocked emergency roadside kit could help you get back on the road quickly and safely. (And if you’re stuck, at least you’ll be stuck with a snack and a warm blanket.)
Pre-assembled kits are available to purchase, but you might want to assemble your own or customize a purchased kit. Consider including:
THE BASICS
- Cell phone and car charger, with a list of emergency numbers
- Fire extinguisher
- Two roadside flares
- Quart of oil
- Small first aid kit
- Flashlight
- Multipurpose tool or pocket knife
- Tire pressure gauge
- Tire inflator
- Duct tape
- Rags
- Your car’s manual
- Pen and paper
- Help sign