Make an Emergency Car Kit

With these emergency essentials, you'll be ready for anything that happens during the hours spent on the road en route to your summer vacation destination.

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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jharvey101 wrote:

I'm surprised your list does not include an emergency hammer. A good one cost about $10 and worth so much more if you were ever trapped in your car unable to open a door. Good ones include a case that attaches to the inside of your car and a blade to cut stuck seatbelts. Everyone should have one in their car!

11/30/2009 12:14:01 PM Report Abuse