Category: Automotive

Road Trip Emergency Prep Checklists

Family in front of car packed for road trip

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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