As someone who worked on cars for more than a decade, I can tell you that vehicle breakdowns rarely happen at a convenient time. Whether you’re commuting to work, taking a road trip, or simply running errands, an unexpected emergency can leave you stranded and vulnerable. A few inexpensive items can dramatically improve your safety and help you handle emergencies until help arrives.
Organizations like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the American Red Cross recommend keeping a well-stocked emergency kit in every vehicle. Honestly, it could make the difference between you getting home safely or not. That said, make sure you have each of these six things in your trunk’s emergency kit (you can thank yourself later).
