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Emergency Car Kit For Winter Driving Safety

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March 10, 2023 By Riley E. Carlson 10 Comments

Spruce up your emergency car kit for the winter so you’re never caught in the cold, subzero, or facing a snowstorm that has you trapped through the night. Here’s what you’ll need!

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Emergency Car Kit | Must-Haves for a Safe Winter Ride

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Winter Driving Preparedness

Driving in the winter can be tricky. With the snow and slippery roads, it’s an accident waiting to happen. But all those threats shouldn’t stop you from going out and going to the places where you have to be.

Preparedness and vigilance are key. Aside from making sure that your car is safe and winter-ready, here is a quick look at what you should have in your emergency car kit.

What to Carry in Your Car?

Set consisting of a wheel, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, warning triangle, jack, canister, wrench | emergency car kit

Because you never know when you will encounter winter weather or emergency road closure.

  • Full tank of gas
  • Flashlight
  • Ice scraper/snow brush
  • Music/Games
  • Flares
  • First Aid
  • Cellphone charger
  • Water/Snacks
  • Boots/gloves/warm clothes
  • Jumper cables
  • Tire chains

Thank you wsdot.com for providing this helpful infographic.

what to carry in your car | infographic | emergency kit

Always keep your vehicle equipped with a good emergency car kit especially during the winter season. Because you never know what to expect on the road so be prepared!

What other essential supplies do you keep in your emergency car kit? Let us know in the comments section below!

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Editor’s Note – This post was originally published on October 2019 and has been updated for quality and relevancy.

Filed Under: winter survival, Preparedness

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