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Cars break down. It is a fact that most motorists have had to deal with at one point or another. The lucky driver belongs to a motor club like AAA and has a cell phone with them, charged and ready to go. But what happens if you break down in the middle of nowhere with a dead cell phone and no help in sight? New York Auto Insurance suggests that you prepare an emergency roadside car kit to keep in your vehicle in case you are ever caught in this unfortunate situation. Whether you are traveling a short distance or headed out for an extended road trip, having an emergency kit handy may make all the difference should you blow a tire at 2 am on a back country road.
The following items should be included in your basic emergency roadside car kit:
A more detailed kit may include all of the above plus:
There are also ready-made emergency roadside kits available for purchase ranging in price from $50 to $15. They can be found online or bought at any automotive specialty store. New York Auto Insurance also suggests that once have a kit, you should take the time to make yourself familiar with its contents and how to use each individual item. Fuses will do no good unless you know how to install them!
A prepared driver no doubt makes a safer driver and with nearly half of all Americans currently operating a motor vehicle, New York Auto Insurance thinks that being prepared is a good thing. In addition to owning an emergency roadside kit, driving safely, obeying traffic laws and using common sense will help to ensure that your travels are safe ones.
