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Preparing a vehicle safety kit 

Emergency essentials for your car

You never know when the unexpected can leave you stranded, so it pays to be prepared. There are many things you can’t predict when you are one the roads but you can be sure that if you fail to prepare then you put yourself at higher risk every time you drive. 

There are numerous pre-packaged options you can buy for your car that include many essential items you might need in an emergency or if stranded. However a great way to ensure your safety is to put together a kit yourself. That way you know exactly what you have and can work out what you might need for your own personal risks. 

When might you use a vehicle safety kit?

A vehicle safety kit will be useful in the case of emergencies, travel delays, bad weather accidents and poor visibility etc. So what do you need to make the ultimate vehicle safety kit?

The Basics

Stock up your kit with the essentials you need to deal with safety issues. Some suggestions are;

  • Water 
  • Blanket
  • Flash light
  • Basic tool kit
  • Lighter, matches, candles
  • First aid kit
  • Canned food and can opener
  • Snacks
  • Flares
  • Spare clothes
  • Whistle
  • Reflective vest

First Aid

A good first aid kit is an essential part of a good vehicle safety kit. Here are some suggestions of what you need for a first aid car kit;

  • Antiseptic wipes, cream
  • Latex gloves
  • Bandages, tape, gauze
  • Burn ointment
  • Antibiotic / hydrocortisone cream
  • Anti histamine cream
  • Cold compress
  • Paracetemol
  • Insect repellent
  • Sunscreen
  • Scissors, tweezers
  • Knife
  • Water bottle
  • Saline solution
  • CPR barrier
  • Anti nausea pills
  • Vitamin A cream
  • Aloe Vera cream
  • Toilet paper
  • Sling

Car Essentials

These vehicle essentials will be useful to get you out of a jam and back on the road;

  • Jumper leads
  • Spare tyre
  • Jack
  • Window washer fluid
  • Tyre chains
  • Strong Rope
  • Duct tape
  • Tools
  • Siphon pump
  • Full petrol can
  • Tyre iron
  • A collapsible shovel

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