Sunday, September 22, 2013

How To Make The Auto Emergency Kits

By Eric Holm


Auto emergency kits are an essential tool for any vehicle. Emergencies happen when we least expect them - and the best way to avoid being stranded for long periods of time on a deserted road is to be equipped with an auto emergency kit.

Blankets, first aid kit, food and water should be included in your kit. Energy bars and granola bars are good things to have. Tools that may be needed for repairs are important also. The first aid kit can have adhesive tape, bandages or gauze. It should also have hot and cold packs, pain relievers, scissors and an antibiotic cream.

Your auto roadside kit should also include a flashlight with extra batteries, emergency flares, pen and paper, and a help sign to place in the window for passing vehicles to see in case you are stranded inside the vehicle. Flat tires are one of the leading causes for roadside emergencies. Every vehicle should be equipped with tools necessary to change a tire - and, every driver should learn how to change a tire before driving. Be sure to have a spare tire, vehicle jack, tire pressure gauge, and lug wrench. Another handy item to have available is a small air compressor for inflating flat tires. If the tire is not completely flat, you may be able to inflate the tire enough to get to a service station.

Because all roadside emergencies are not caused by tires, auto emergency kits should contain tools that allow basic repairs to be done on the vehicle. These should include flat head and Phillips screwdrivers, vise grips, adjustable wrench, pliers, pocketknife, or a multipurpose tool containing many tools in one. Other items that can come in handy during a roadside emergency include oil, antifreeze, windshield washer fluid, rags or paper towels, duct tape, and an ice scraper.

Because we live in an economy that is fast-paced, a lot of people travel. Some people may have a long drive to work or maybe you just want to take a drive. Either way it is good to be prepared. Emergency kits may eliminate some of the time that you will be stranded. It is important that you are prepared for this situation. You also need to know how to use the things in your kit.




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