We all know that an emergency is unpredictable and that it may happen at the worst possible time. Not many things are more annoying than a roadside emergency, especially in the middle of the night, which it would not only be annoying but dangerous, that is why you need to be ready for all possible unexpected situations.
Roadside emergencies can go from running out of fuel to having a medical emergency, no matter what problems you may face on the road, having what you need when you need it will solve even the most annoying emergencies.
Yes, many people nowadays have roadside-assistance coverage, and they can get whatever they need anytime, but still, the smallest items can make a difference until they find you. For instance, having a mobile phone would be the first item required in order to get a service to find you and get you back on the road.
We will provide you with a list of items that you may want to keep in your car, no matter how golden your club membership is, and the important thing to remember is that you need to check your list up periodically to make sure you did not run out of or lose any of the items mentioned below:
Mobile Phone, and a car charger that can be plugged into a cigarette lighter.
First-aid kit, and when you get it to make sure it will solve medical problems such as burns, cuts, and that it has the necessary basic medication.
Fire extinguisher, because you know that fire can start from very simple problems, such as oil leaking or a simple short circuit. Dry-chemical fire extinguishers are very popular, and you can get them in different sizes.
The warning light, in case you have a roadside emergency in the middle of the night. It is very important to make other drivers aware of your position, especially when many drivers drive overnight and maybe very tired. You can also get flares, as they do not need batteries.
- A jack and lug wrench
- A torch
- A windshield scraper
- Blanket
- Bottle of water
- Canned Food
- Chemical hand warmers
- GPS navigation system
- Paper and pen
- Some basic tools
- Some hand sanitizer