On the Road
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Often, we don’t think about what we need in an emergency situation until we’re in one. Whether you have a flat tire or another roadside emergency, you should have the following items in your car:
- Spare tire (be sure to have it checked each time you have your tires rotated)
- Jack
- Scissors
- Tool box with screwdrivers and wrenches
- Car owner’s manual
- Blanket
- Small hammer
- Flares
- Fuses
- Snack food
- Sealant for small leaks in tires
- Duct tape
- Fire extinguisher
- Empty gas can
- Can of motor oil
- Portable radio with spare batteries
- Emergency phone numbers of family and friends
- Insurance information
- Car registration
- Flash light with spare batteries
- First aid kit
- Bottled water
- Jumper cables
- Tire pressure gauge
- Paper
- Pen or pencil
- Pre-moistened towelettes
- Window scraper for ice
- Cell phone
- Reflective vest
