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How To Be Prepared For A Roadside Emergency

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Many roadside emergencies could be eased by having a great emergency plan. Here are some steps to preparing your car for an emergency breakdown.

Prepare a Survival Kit

If your car goes kaput on the side of the road, you may be stuck there for a few hours before you can be transported safely to help. Always keep a survival kit that includes extra calories and water; protein energy bars are one great way to provide calories cheaply. Prepare your emergency kit for the full capacity of your vehicle, even if you usually travel solo.

Have Extra Batteries on Hand

Having a dead cell phone during your breakdown can make matters infinitely worse. Have a fully charged battery on hand, or at least a means to charge your cell phone. Consider a rechargeable outlet that can provide power for a device without the help of your car battery. Be sure to keep an extra phone charger in your survival kit, as well.

Decide on an Emergency Towing Company

If you should ever need to get your car towed in a roadside emergency, having someone in mind ahead of time can be a big help. Keep the number of a company like Superior Towing handy. You'll avoid a frantically searching for help in your time of need, and you'll be able to get someone on the way quickly. Some towing companies specialize in emergency towing; they may be able to guarantee you a certain time from the shop to your car and help you find the closest mechanic. Some of these towing companies operate throughout the country, while others are regional; be sure that your towing company will cover you if you're going on an extended trip.

Prepare a Roadside Flag Kit

If you're waiting for a tow truck to come, one of the worst things that can happen is that they miss your location. If you're prepared with the right distress signals, this won't be a problem. You can purchase a reflective yellow, red, or orange shield to put over your back window so that other travelers know you're in distress. This will make a great signal for the emergency towing company to recognize your vehicle, even in the dark.

Roadside emergencies do happen, but they don't have to be so bad if you're prepared to deal with them. By using this checklist to prepare for an emergency, you can reduce the stress of having your car break down on the road.


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