How to Make a Car Emergency Kit

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Breakdowns. Fires. Flat tires. You name it, it might happen. Most people have had an accident without proper equipment to even make minor repairs.

Do not end up like this.

Steps

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   Get a plastic toolbox or other container. It should be just big enough to keep your items.

   
   
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   Get items:
   • Small first aid kit. Everybody gets injuries on the road. Keep it stocked and replace used items.
   • LED Torch (Flashlight) and spare lithium batteries. Preferably with a orange or red 'blinker' light to warn traffic. Lithium batteries can be stored for up to 10 years without self discharging.
   • Food. Items like cereal bars, power bars, etc.
   • Water. Keep jugs or bottles of water in the trunk. Water is important for cleaning anything or to prevent dehydration.
   • Notepad, pen, or pencil. Post-it notes are handy.
   • Whistle. Preferably with compass and thermometer on it too. Keep a fish and chip fork inside the mouthpiece as it has a variety of uses; other than just eating!
   • Electrical tape. To make minor repairs.
   • Cigarette lighter. You never know when you need fire.
   • Cleansing wipes. For when your hands, arms, or any other part of you gets dirty working on the car.
   • Tissues. Have a variety of uses.
   • Plastic rain poncho. In case of rain.

Also helpful: Used In emergency to signal to rescuers.

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   • Safety pins. Useful to repair clothing or as a fishing hook.
   • Playing cards. Something to do to pass time while waiting for assistance.
   • Magnifying glass. For looking at small parts of the car and starting small fires if you don't have a lighter.
   • Matches. Waterproof matches are best.
   • Cotton wool. Useful to clean wounds or as timber for a fire.
   • Curry powder/assorted spices. For emergency food flavoring. Ever eaten a rat?
   • Tin foil. Variety of uses.
   • Compass. In case you get lost.
   • Triangular bandage
   • Multi-tool. This should include assorted screwdriver heads.
   • Local maps. In case you get lost or need give some one directions on your location.
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   Keep in the glove box:
   • Small fire extinguisher. In case of fire, of course.
   • First aid kit. Injuries are possible anywhere and you might not be able to get to the other first aid kit in the trunk of the car.
   • Gloves. For work and warming purposes.
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   Keep in the boot (trunk):
   • Jumper cables. In case you need to start your engine using another car or to start another cars engine.
   • High-visibility vest or similar. It is important to be able to be seen by traffic and rescuers.
   • Spare tire. In case you get a flat tire. It is also important to make sure you have the necessary tools to change said tire.
   • Warning Triangle. In Great Britain, these are mandatory in the case of an accident.Remember! Your hazard lights are only a secondary source of warning. Place 45 meters from car on both sides if possible.

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   Keep vital fluids (like oil and wiper fluid) in the trunk of your car.

   
   

Tips

• A can of tire sealant is a good secondary tire option.
• Keep Your car fault free
• Keep spare items,like light-bulbs, or fuses (know where the fuse box is), in your car also.

Warnings

• Be careful on the roadside
• Be careful with fire around your petrol-diesel(Gas) filled car.
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