Elements of a Roadside Emergency Kit
You never know when you’ll find yourself stranded, injured, or in an emergency situation beyond your control. Whether you’ve been in an auto accident, suffered an unexpected tire blow-out, or find that your battery has died, you should always be prepared.
The moments immediately following a car, motorcycle or truck accident are the most crucial. Texas law demands that you to stop, exchange pertinent information with other drivers and offer reasonable assistance to anyone who is injured. If the accident is blocking traffic, you need to clearly alert other drivers to avoid further collisions until police or other emergency vehicles arrive. To do this effectively, you need to have the proper tools.
Certainly, no one plans on getting in an accident. However, everyone should plan ahead in the event one occurs. Your roadside emergency kit is a critical, perhaps life-saving, tool when accidents or other unexpected events happen on the road. You can often purchase pre-packaged kits in the price range of $20 to $80, or you can develop your own.
A typical roadside emergency kit should include:
- First-aid kit
- Help sign
- Fire Extinguisher
- Flares
- Reflective warning triangles
- Foam tire sealant
- Tow strap or tow rope
- Multipurpose utility tool
- Jumper cables
- Rags
- Duct tape
- Gloves
- Rain poncho
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- Nonperishable snacks
- Drinking water
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