Every driver should have an emergency kit in their vehicle to ensure they can manage a breakdown or minor accident until roadside assistance arrives. If you aren’t sure how to build a kit, here are a few essentials to get you started.

What to Keep in Your Vehicle in Case of Emergencies

1. Jumper Cables

If your battery dies, use these cables to get power from another driver’s cell. After you’ve clipped the jumper cables carefully, have the other driver start their vehicle. Your battery will begin to charge, and you should be able to start the vehicle in a few minutes.

2. Flares

Once you’ve pulled over to a safe place, set up road flares and reflectors near the vehicle to alert oncoming drivers of your presence. These indicators will also help the tow truck driver spot you easily as they approach.

3. First-Aid Kit

Bandages, antiseptic, and gauze will come in handy if you’re involved in a minor accident. These essentials will let you treat any minor bruises and scrapes until roadside assistance and emergency responders arrive. Enhance the kit by adding over-the-counter pain medicine, cotton swabs, and latex gloves.

4. Duct Tape

Use this reliable adhesive to make temporary fixes, like holding a broken mirror together, until you reach a service station. Ensure the duct tape is heat resistant in case you need to use it on a warm car part.

Prepare yourself even further by saving the number of a towing company in your phone. The team at Ron's Service & Towing in Fairbanks, AK, has provided drivers with prompt roadside assistance since 1963. They’re affiliated with Geico®, State Farm®, and AAA® and available 24/7, ensuring you always get the help you need. Get more information about their services online, or call (907) 456-4224 to request help.