Checklist for a Roadside Kit : In Cases of Emergency
If you do spend most of your time on roads, you must always carry a roadside kit for emergencies, and unexpected events. When suddenly your vehicle breaks down or when some other crisis befalls you, then you must equipped with your emergency roadside kit. This kit will help you to get back on road. In some situations, it may also save your valuable life. But you should also know about the necessary components that your emergency kit must have, for those the following checklist will help you.

You should always keep a phone in your car, as the coverage of mobile phone is accessible anywhere. If don’t use mobile phone for regular use, purchase a prepaid cell phone exclusively for use in your car. Join some auto clubs like the AAA, which will provide you emergency roadside guidance with a call only. Also your car’s mobile number must be known to all your friends and family, inform them all the relevant details of your road trip and the destination, route too. You can also equip your car with a CB radio for emergency calls for help. Keep a tire iron and jack for flat tires, also jumper cables for jumpstarting a dead battery.
One flathead and a Phillips-headed screwdriver must be maintained for replacing small parts. For inflating leaky tires, purchase an air pump, and one tire gauge for checking air pressure of tires. In case of nighttime emergencies, a flashlight with working batteries must be kept or Chemical glowing sticks or Microlights keyrings must be kept. Set a bunch of reflective triangles around the stopped car for alerting other car drivers availing the same road. Reflective type “Help” signs or road flares may also come handy.
Owing to varying climatic conditions, comprise seasonal clothes in your car’s kit. The Federal Emergency Management Agency suggests that all roadside kits must contain water and food. Pack numerous plastic water bottles. Carry dry and nonperishable food products which can be preserved for several months. Avoid highly salted foods which may make anyone thirsty. A tiny first-aid pouch must also be carried with rubbing alcohol, bandages, aspirins or other non-expired prescription medicines.



