DIY Roadside Emergency Kit
Be prepared for whatever could happen while on the road. Now is a great time to get together your DIY roadside emergency kit because soon the snow and frigid cold will arrive. With cell phones and vehicles capable of roadside assistance calls, it may seem silly to have a roadside emergency kit but really it doesn’t hurt to be prepared for that time that your phone won’t work or you have to wait a period of time before help arrives. Here are some helpful tips on how to create your very own DIY roadside emergency kit.
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A basic roadside emergency kit should include the following items:
- Jumper cables or a lithium-ion battery with jumper cables
- Flares or triangle reflectors
- A quart or more of motor oil
- A gallon of coolant
- First-aid kit
- Blanket
- Flashlight with extra batteries
- Tool kit
- Can of tire inflator and sealant
- Tire pressure gauge
- Paper towels
- Spray bottle with washer fluid
- Ice scraper
- Pen and paper
- Granola or energy bars
- Bottled water
After you have gathered all the items that belong in your roadside emergency kit, keep all of the items together in either a container, box or backpack. Next step is to familiarize yourself with some of the items in your kit. Knowing how to use them in a time of need will help you tremendously and if you create a kit for a teenage driver or another driver in your family, be sure that they know how to use these items as well.
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Just like we are prepared for many unexpected events in our lives, being prepared for an emergency situation involving our vehicle will help us stay safe. If you so choose, you can also purchase a pre-made roadside emergency kit. See our blog for other helpful tips and tricks!