If you want to be a safer driver, there’s a few things you need to do: Drive defensively. Check. Don’t break traffic laws. Check. Keep an emergency kit in your car at all times. Okay, so maybe you don’t have an emergency kit, but we can help you put one together. These are a few must-have items that all drivers should keep on hand in case of emergencies.
These simple items could make a world of difference when you’re caught in a tough situation, so make sure you keep them in the trunk or glove department of your car or SUV year round.
Water and non-perishable snacks like beef jerky and energy or granola bars
A flashlight with good batteries in case your vehicle stalls at night
Jumper cables, because many people don’t carry them but might be willing to help you out if you have your own on hand, plus you can be a Good Samaritan when someone else’s car dies
A spare tire, along with a tire jack and properly fitting tire iron
Paper maps for when your smartphone dies and you’re in the middle of nowhere
An escape tool built for cutting seat belts and breaking windows - this is a critical tool when seat belts are stuck or windows won’t roll down in a situation where you need to get out of the car quickly
A blanket and spare umbrella
A small first-aid kit with basic essentials
An ice scraper for chilly days when frost collects on the windshield - impaired vision just won’t do and an ice scraper will help you get on the road faster, since you won’t have to wait forever for the windshield to defrost
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