Car Safety Supplies Checklist
Car Safety Supplies Checklist
Any trip can encounter unexpected road trouble, from the occasional flat tire to the flat-out, scary, white-out, northern blizzard the difference between inconvenience and danger can often be as simple as having the right supplies on hand. Check your trunk and be sure your spare tire is aired up and in good condition and then assemble the items on this list and keep them with you when you are traveling by car.
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Jumper Cables
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Candle w/
matches
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Bottled Water
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Blanket or sleeping
bag
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Non-perishable
snacks like granola bars
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First Aid Kit
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Road Flares
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Flashlight
(wind-up doesn’t require batteries)
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Compass
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Rain poncho
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Road Atlas
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Car jack and tire
Iron
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Baby wipes
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Diapers, if
you have small children
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Cell phone and
car charger
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Basic tool-kit
(hammer, screwdriver, pliers, etc.)
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Full change of
clothing for the season including underwear, spare jacket, extra pair of sturdy
shoes, jacket, and hat
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A pair of
sturdy work gloves
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Emergency
contact info, and identification
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Extra set of
keys
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Extra set of
glasses and sunglasses
Depending upon where you live and which season you are traveling you may add seasonal items for summer like insect repellent, sunscreen; or sand and a small shovel in winter. Hopefully, you’ll never occasion to use any of it but it’s nice knowing that if you do, everything you need is right there. The peace of mind alone is worth the effort!
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