Use these road trip emergency prep checklists to get happily and safely on your way, whether you’re headed cross-state or cross-country. Tip: Print this page and keep it in your car’s glove compartment, if there’s room in addition to your driving gloves :-). Give Your Car a Once-Over Air conditioner Anti freeze/coolant Battery Brakes Defroster Fuel & air filters Headlights & hazard lights Heater Oil Tires Windshield washers & fluid Update Your Car Emergency Kit Blankets Cell phone charger Emergency info (Tip: If you use Habitudes’ Emergency Info template, delete sensitive details from printout.) Car keys, extra set Charging station map Fire extinguisher First aid kit Flashlight & extra batteries Food, non-perishable Ice scraper Jumper cables Maps (Tip: Think maps are a thing of the past? Google “What can make GPS not work?”) Roadside assistance member card (Tip: If you don’t have one, see AAA.) Tire repair kit and inflator Rain poncho Reflective triangle or flares Safety vest (reflective or bright color) Spare tire, jack & lug wrench Tire repair kit & inflator Water Window breaker & seat belt cutter Work gloves Where to Find More Road Trip Emergency Prep and Safety Tips The most useful info I’ve found […]
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