What should i keep in my car?? Safety stuff

Question

I am getting my permit in 1and a half months and i want to know what i should keep in my car like a first aid kit. What else should i keep?

Answer 1

a jack to change flats, a apple jack or cross wrench to go with that for removing the lug nuts from the rim or hubcap...road flares, jumper cables, a flashlight, and of coursse ..a  spare

Answer 2

There are auto stores that sell a variety of kits to protect against a variety of emergencies.

In my car I have the stuff for fix-a-flat, both the spray can deal & a little pump that operates off of a plug into the cigarette lighter, which I never use for its official purpose.

I have a collection of auto problem recovery tools, with a red diamond to use in case I have to stop by side of road when disabled ... the first time I tried to use it, the wind blew it away, so it needs a good anchor to hold it in place.

At the offices of the Red Cross, they sell first aid kits ... I have one at home, in my car, and might get one for the office, where I work.  If you are at school, you might want one for your locker.

At home and at work, I have flashlights that plug into wall socket, that light up in a power failure, so you see where they are, can grab them, fold in the plug so not hurt you carrying around.

There's a tool to cut seat belt in an accident, or punch hole in air bag ... this is in case you have some kind of rollover into water ... this tool had better not be in trunk of car where you cannot get at it when you really need it.

In the back seat pockets I have maps for places I go regularly ... states, where if there's bad traffic jams, I might want to go a different way.

Give some thought to what conditions might be like if you are stuck by side of road for several hours during extreme weather conditions ... middle of winter, when you need to stay warm, and may need something to go under wheels so they not spin in ice & snow ... in middle of hot weather, you need aids to avoid burning up.

During winter time, it is not unusual to find water has got into the door cracks then frozen.  You have an ice storm, which coats the door handles and locks.  In this circumstance, anything in your car can't help you, because you can't get to it.

There's a spray can you can use on your door insides before the ice storm to make it less likely to have this problem.  What I would like is to be sure there's enough gasoline in the car, that I could start the engine from the outside, and let it idle the defroster.

I have seen many people stand their windshield wipers up when the forecast is an ice storm ... this makes it less trouble to separate the wipers from the windshield after the storm.  However, if the storm also comes with high wind, that can blow your windshield wipers away, so maybe you should just take them off the car, and put them back on again after removing the ice from the windshield.

Suppose you have a blow-out or other problem in the middle of no-where.  Do you have the appropriate finances so you can pay for auto service outside your normal haunts?

Answer 3

Some common things most safety conscious people have in their car:

First Aid Kit

Flashlight

Flares or some other sort of warning lights

Jack Stand

Lug Nut Wrench

Jumper Cables

Tire Puncture Repair

Spare Tire

Engine fluid if needed

Disposable Camera (If you get into an accident - its a good idea to take photos with a disposable camera)

I have this one flashlight that is also a seat belt cutter (if you can't escape) and can break glass (if your door wont open), its also magnetized so you can pop it on the roof of the car and it flashes red at the push of a button, so you can warn other drivers. I just got it cause i found it for .99 cents somewhere, figured it might save me one day!

Answer 4

Make sure you have a jack and spare, a flashlight, blanket, maybe a road flare, definitely a first aid kit.  I always keep a clean change of clothes.  A tire pressure reader.  Jumper cables.  Or you can just look at the first response.  Its a doozie but really good.

Answer 5

Roadside assistance would eliminate half the stuff youll need to take with you. Will also save you $ on gas- proven experiments say if you keep your car empty and your tires inflated properly, it'll increase the miles per gallon you get.

In addition:

cell phone

pen and paper

first aid kit (and replace it every 3.5 years)

spare tire with the tools to pick up the car and wtvr

box of klenex tissues (VERY useful when I gotta clean my hands, my nose, etc. It makes my life so much easier!)

umbrella

the stuff that takes off ice (if you live in an area that it snows)

lubricated condoms

Answer 6

If your vehicle is fairly new, you shouldn't need too much more of what is in there already.  I suppose the most important item is a fully charged cell phone (keep it turned off while driving). If you feel that you need for a 1st aid kit, go for it. Otherwise, motion sickness and maybe some antacid tabs should suffice. Auto parts stores have these pretty simple emergency kits that have the most common items you might want with you.

If you have an older vehicle that is prone to mechanical breakdown, you might want an extra can of oil or some antifreeze. Carry an extra $40 cash with you in case you need a ride home. If the vehicle dies on you someplace, know what to do - get out of traffic, turn on emergency flashers, raise the hood and stay with the vehicle.

Aside from these, I don't think you should go too overboard with it. Keep the vehicle clean and in good running order and it will serve you well.

All the best.

Answer 7

Always carry water- even in the winter you can get dehydrated if out for a time. Basics like the tire and changing equipment of coursesome sort of cord to secure things with or to make traps for food if need be.. Snacks. Especially some fritos. You can eat them, but more importantly they light easily to make a fire if you get caught out. Pack a tarp for a makeshift shade/ or shelter. Keep a magnesium stick to light fires too. Burns really hot. Good buy. During the rainy season keep a jar of vaseline covered cotton balls for fire burning. A pair of walking shoes. Don't be caught out in limsy dress shoes.  Basically remember the 3 f's..food, fire , and fort (shelter). most improtantly COMMON SENSE.

Answer 8

You never know what you might need in case of an emergency. Make sure you keep the following items in your vehicle.

Fully charged cell phone

Pen or pencil and a pad of paper

Vehicle operating manual

Emergency service information

Signal flares

Instant plug for flat tires

Flashlight with extra batteries

Bottled drinking water

Preserved snacks

Blanket

Paper towels

Jumper cables

Warning triangles or reflectors

Engine coolant

Windshield wiper fluid

Tire pressure gauge

Ice scraper

Vehicle jack with flat board for soft surfaces

Tool kit including duct tape and heavy gloves

Umbrella