Subconsciously, we think we are invincible when driving a car. The fact that we stay positive and think more of where our destination is than the disasters that could happen along the way, contribute to this thinking.
Why wouldn’t we try to avoid the vulnerability that comes with every time we drive out onto the roads. We surround our vehicle with other vehicles, weather conditions, and pedestrians, which we have no control over. We just cross our fingers and hope that they too will focus on safety while traveling.
However, all we have control over is our own driving and if disaster does occur, it is ideal to keep these 11 emergency kit essentials in your vehicle.
- Drinking Water.
- Nonperishable Foods
- Wool Blankets.
- Flashlights and extra batteries.
- First Aid Kit.
- Charged cell phone.
- Jumper cables.
- Gloves.
- Three reflective warning triangles.
- Tire gauge.
- Shovel
What often happens, is that we think about the emergency items after disaster strikes, which is obviously too late. Be proactive and fill your vehicle with these 10 essentials to keep you, your family, and friends safer while using your car.
Use a basket, tub, or some other type of container to hold your emergency kit items and once organized, place it in the space of your trunk. It is also best to label it “For Emergencies Only”, as well as, to advise passengers and other drivers who also use the vehicle for transportation, to not touch these items unless an emergency occurs.
It is just as the saying goes — it’s better to be safe, than sorry. You are not invincible after all. Feel more comfortable and safe when taking your road trips and/or while driving your daily routes. It is simple to gather these items so you can have them readily available when you need them most.
