Top 10 Things To Keep In The Car In Case Of An
Emergency
Author: Amy Nutt

Driving at any time of the year can be dangerous, but it is
especially important to be careful driving in the winter. Winter
driving can bring the hazards of snow, ice, freezing rain,
sleet, blackouts, whiteouts, and much more. If your car breaks
down at any other time of year, you've still got a good chance
of being able to take care of it yourself. However, in the
winter, the days are shorter, the weather is colder and it is
not at all comfortable to break down in a snowstorm! There are
also more ways to break down in the winter; not only can your
car run out of gas, but it can also get stuck in the snow.

If you are starting to panic, just relax; there are some things
you can do to prepare for car emergencies. Here the top ten
items to keep in your car in case of an emergency:

Snow shovel – You never know when you'll get stuck in the snow,
and you also never know if a good Samaritan will be around when
you get stuck. Even in the summertime, cars can get stuck in the
mud, and a shovel would still help in that situation.

Candle – Even though a candle may be a lot smaller than a car,
it can still keep you and your car warm in the winter if you
happen to break down or get stuck in a snow bank.

Blanket – If you ever break down in the winter, a blanket or
sleeping bag is a very good thing to have!

Spare tire – Always a handy item to have when something happens
to one of your car's tires.

Tools – It is important to carry the right kind of tools in
your car to help you in case of an emergency. Tools such as a
jack, ratchet, lighter

Air Compressor – Many stores now sell mini compressors that are
just for this purpose. A lot of perfectly good tires start to
lose air after a while and an air compressor is a quick fix when
you are stuck on the side of the road!

Flashlight – This one is pretty self explanatory. You never
know when something will happen, and if you happen to break down
after dark, a flashlight quickly turns into a lifesaver. Without
a flashlight, all the tools in the world will not help you in
the dark!

Food – This one may sound strange, but the truth is, people get
hungry, and if you are stuck in the middle of nowhere, some
granola bars and bottles of water are a big help!

Cell phone – Nowadays, car emergencies are not as bad as they
used to be, because of cell phones. As long as you have good
service in the area you happen to be in, you will be just fine.

First Aid Kit – This is perhaps the most important thing to
carry in your car – especially if you have children. You never
know what is going to happen, and even the slightest accident
can cause some injuries to you and your loved ones that can be
easily remedied by a well-stocked first aid kit.


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