Emergency Toolkit

Prepare for a roadside emergency by keeping helpful tools like these in your car:

Essentials:

• Spare tire (get it checked each time you rotate your tires)
• Car jack
• Tool box that contains a screwdriver, wrench, small hammer, and scissors
• Car owner's manual
• Car registration/insurance information
• Paper and a pen
• Ice scraper
• Jumper cables
• Flashlight and spare batteries for it

Nice-to-haves:

• Sealant for small leaks in tires
• Empty gas can
• Can of motor oil
• Portable radio and spare batteries for it
• First aid kit
• Tire pressure gauge
• Pre-moistened towelettes
• Flares
• Reflective vest
• Blanket
• Snack food and bottled water