Essential Items to Pack in Your Emergency Road Kit
Preparing is always a good idea before hitting the road, as emergencies can happen fast, and it’s tough to anticipate what you will need. However, there are some essential items to pack that come in handy in most situations, ensuring you stay comfortable and safe until help arrives or you get your vehicle back on the road. Read on to learn how to put together an emergency road kit, and stop by our dealership at Auto Depot Sudbury to shop for a reliable vehicle.
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5 Must-Have Items in Every Emergency Road Kit
1. Flash Light
Having a flashlight in your emergency road kit is always helpful, especially at night or when you need to peek deep into the engine compartment. A good LED flashlight with extra batteries should always be packed for longer road trips, and it’s also possible to use the flashlight to signal for help on the side of the road if your vehicle breaks down at night.
2. Small Tool Kit
A basic tool kit is a good addition to an emergency road kit, as it allows you to fix small issues. It’s also important to always have tools in the vehicle to swap out a flat tire, including an emergency jack and tire iron.
3. Blanket
Nothing is more important than having a warm blanket in an emergency road kit, which comes in quite handy if your vehicle experiences issues on the road during colder weather. Staying warm is important, especially if your vehicle engine isn’t running to warm up the cabin.
4. Non-Perishable Food
You should pack non-perishable snacks in your emergency road kit, such as granola bars, water bottles, beef jerky, or anything with a good shelf life. A good snack can be lifesaving if you are stuck somewhere where help isn’t able to reach you right away.
5. Phone Charger
Calling for help is essential in an emergency, and you don’t want your phone to be fully dead when you try to call for help. So make sure to pack a phone charger or, even better, invest in a battery pack, eliminating the reliance on the vehicle’s power supply.
Anyone commuting regularly out of town or in remote areas should pack a road emergency kit to ensure supplies are available in emergency situations. Preparing your vehicle is another important part of safe commuting, so book an appointment today to get your vehicle up-to-date on its maintenance or get that repair that has been delayed all summer.