
We all think we are prepared. We have a spare tire, a jack, and maybe a dusty first aid kit from 2015 in the trunk. But real roadside emergencies rarely look like a simple flat tire on a sunny day. They look like dead batteries in the rain, entrapment after a crash, or being stranded in the snow.
Most family cars are woefully under-equipped for modern emergencies. We rely too heavily on cell phones, forgetting that batteries die and signal fades. To truly protect your family, you need to upgrade your kit. Here are nine emergency items missing from most family cars that you need to add ASAP.