Making your own roadside emergency kit to keep in your car is a smart thing to do. Here are some ideas for simple items you might want to include in that kit:
- Extra cash and coins: This can come in handy if you need to buy gas, grab snacks from a vending machine, stay at a motel for the night, or put air in your tires. Hiding a $20 or $100 bill and a roll of quarters in your glove box is a good idea.
- Cell phone and a car charger: Obviously you can use your cell phone to call for help, get directions, Google instructions for changing a flat, or use it as a flashlight. But a dead phone battery will render this life saving device useless.
- First aid and survival supplies: Bandages, gloves, antiseptic, pain medication, bottled water, sports drinks, and nonperishable snacks are good to keep handy.
- Car care supplies: A toolkit, spare tire and jack, gas can, motor oil, and a tire gauge may be helpful.
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