What’s in Your Car Safety Kit?

With a nationwide fleet of nearly 62,000 vehicles, AAA Roadside Assistance helps with everything from dead batteries to flat tires. And each year, AAA assists more than 32 million stranded motorists.

Before you find yourself in need of a rescue, visit AAA.com/Mobile and download the app to your phone. It allows you to request help fast and automatically lets AAA know your location so help can be sent.

Safety Items

But what if you find yourself unable to call for service? In addition to having such standard necessities as battery jumper cables and an inflated spare tire, we recommend keeping an emergency kit in your vehicle at all times.

Items in your kit should include a first-aid kit, solar-powered charger, blanket, sleeping bag, USB charging accessories, reflective warning triangles, headlamp, backpack, nonperishable snacks and bottled water. If you live in cold weather or plan to travel to an area with cold weather, also include an ice scraper/snowbrush, folding shovel, gloves, hat, and socks.

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