Getting into an accident or any type of trouble while driving is never a pleasant experience, but it can be more palatable and safer if you have the right supplies in the car. Even if a roadside assistance truck is on its way, that waiting time is still rife with potential dangers. Here’s a guide on key items to include in your emergency kit. 

What You Should Always Have in Your Car

1. Flares

Especially if you end up needing roadside assistance at night, it will be extremely difficult for other cars to see your vehicle. When you have flares handy, you can create a clearly illuminated segment of the road that upcoming vehicles will know to avoid. 

2. First Aid Kit

While hopefully no one gets hurt in the course of your road trouble, it’s much better to be prepared with a first aid kit. Even if you’re able to call 911 immediately after an injury, it will still be some time before the paramedics arrive. Staunching a bleeding wound in those minutes could save a passenger from imminent risk until more professional help comes. 

3. Blankets

Even though many roadside assistance trucks are fast to arrive on the scene, there will still be an inevitable waiting period. When your car has lost power and it’s frigid outside, you’ll be thankful you packed an extra blanket in the trunk. It can tide you over in place of the heat until your car is back in order. 

If you get stuck while driving, don’t hesitate to contact a reliable roadside assistance company like OHS Towing in Montana’s Flathead Valley. The ASE-certified mechanics offer 24-hour towing services, as well as jumpstarts and related aid. To request a truck, just call (406) 892- 1600. You can find out more about the fleet by visiting their website.