Be Prepared for Vehicle Emergencies

First Aid Kit

If you put your own emergency car kit together, make sure none of the items are in glass bottles or vials – put them in plastic containers with tight lids, instead.

Your first aid kit should include:
  • Absorbent compress dressings
  • Adhesive bandages (assorted sizes)
  • Adhesive cloth tape
  • Antibiotic ointment packets
  • Antiseptic wipe packets
  • Packets of aspirin
  • Blanket (space blanket)
  • Breathing barrier (with one-way valve)
  • Instant cold compress
  • Pair of non-latex gloves
  • Hydrocortisone ointment packets
  • Scissors
  • Roller bandage
  • Roller bandage
  • Sterile gauze pads
  • Sterile gauze pads
  • Oral thermometer (non-mercury/non-glass)
  • Triangular bandages
  • Tweezers
  • First aid instruction booklet
Vehicle Tool Kit:

A good vehicle tool kit includes

  • Screwdrivers – Phillips and flat head
  • Pliers
  • Set of good socket wrenches
  • Duct tape
  • Electrical wire tape
  • Electrical wire spray
  • Flashlight with extra batteries
  • Small fire extinguisher
  • Jumper cables

Make sure there's a jack and a lug wrench in the vehicle and that the spare tire (if equipped with spare) is inflated to its proper pressure. See Owner's Manual for recommended tire pressure numbers.

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