Car safety kits can be purchased in the auto department of any discount store. Or compile your own in a duffel bag. Here's what to include:

 

• Jumper cables
• Flashlight with extra batteries
• Emergency flares
• Lighter or strike-anywhere matches
• Tire gauge
• Tools: small hammer, screwdriver, pliers, pocket knife
• Bungee cords
• Motor oil and windshield washer fluid
• Gas can
• First-aid kit
• A phone book or address book with emergency numbers
• Auto paperwork: proof of insurance, car registration, service reports, accident reports, warranties, driver's manual
• Snacks and bottled water
• Extra cash and change
• Disposable camera (for documenting an accident)
• Blanket, gloves and hat, rain poncho
• Fire extinguisher
• Rope
• Compass

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