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Safety and Emergency Kit in your Car
Carrying Safety and Emergency Kit in the car can be of great help while you are away with your family on a long ride as you can be prepared for any unforeseen situation especially while driving through marshy terrain, highways, hilly area and other remote areas.
Below is our 'must carry' list of Safety and Emergency Kit to ward off on-road Emergencies with easy solutions. So next time, you are on a holiday with your family, make sure you carry all of them. It is always better to be prepared for the worst, while hoping for the best.
Oils and Lubricants for the Car
It is very essential to stock bottles and cans of car oils, lubricants, fluids and additives in your car. These oils, lubricants, fluids and additives can help extend your car's engine life. These fluids provide maximum protection by reducing frictional wear and heat. They also remove clogs and keep the engine running smoothly without any glitches or blockage. Oils, lubricants, fluids and additives can fight friction and dramatically improve lubrication when your car is climbing up hill or threading downhill, idling in traffic or traveling at high speeds for long periods.
Oil is the life-blood of your car engine. It reduces friction, lessens wear, provides lubrication, forms a seal between the pistons, rings and cylinder walls and helps cool engine parts. Without the cleaning action of new oil, carbon and varnish buildup would be toxic to the engine. Besides, engine oil even dampens the shock and noise of moving parts. Automatic transmission fluid lubricates and cools the transmission and transfers hydraulic pressure to shifts gears automatically. Brake fluid is a must as it can transmit pressure through the brake lines in a brake system. Brake fluid also contains anti-corrosion additives that help protect hydraulic components like brake calipers and Anti-Lock brake pumps. Fluids for power steering, windshield wipers and clutch help to reduce friction and ensure smooth movement of the car parts to withstand extreme heat conditions.
Therefore, these are a must in your car when you are on a long drive. These can help you in case of breakdown because of prolonged driving and heating of the car.
Oil is the life-blood of your car engine. It reduces friction, lessens wear, provides lubrication, forms a seal between the pistons, rings and cylinder walls and helps cool engine parts. Without the cleaning action of new oil, carbon and varnish buildup would be toxic to the engine. Besides, engine oil even dampens the shock and noise of moving parts. Automatic transmission fluid lubricates and cools the transmission and transfers hydraulic pressure to shifts gears automatically. Brake fluid is a must as it can transmit pressure through the brake lines in a brake system. Brake fluid also contains anti-corrosion additives that help protect hydraulic components like brake calipers and Anti-Lock brake pumps. Fluids for power steering, windshield wipers and clutch help to reduce friction and ensure smooth movement of the car parts to withstand extreme heat conditions.
Therefore, these are a must in your car when you are on a long drive. These can help you in case of breakdown because of prolonged driving and heating of the car.
Anti-freezers and Coolants
Anti-freezers and Coolants are used in a car's cooling system to maintain the engine's temperature throughout its operating range. Anti-freezers and Coolants play a vital role in the prevention of fuel-line freeze-ups, rust and corrosion and they can remove water from the fuel system of your car. Anti-freezers and Coolants can also be used on cars that are not equipped with a coolant return system. They can increase the car cooling system capacity to help prevent overheating and loss of coolant. Remember, next time you take long drives, Anti-freezers and Coolants are a necessity to carry along.
Emergency Tools
Carrying a bag of Emergency Tools is very essential as it will come very handy during long drives. Imagine yourself in a scenario, you are with your family out on the highway and your car has flat tyre. Well, you don't have to rack your brain if you have an assortment of the Emergency Tools with you.
The most important is a Tyre Repair Kit as your tyre is more likely to get a puncture on the terrains. You can now fix a flat tyre in minutes without jacking up your car. You must always carry a Fix-a-Flat. A Fix-a-Flat can help you repair flat tyres temporarily. Fix-a-Flat is designed to get you safely to a place, but it should never be considered as a permanent tyre repair. Once you are in a safe place repair the tyre and please do not forget to tell the mechanic that you've used a Fix-a-Flat as the mechanic should know that the tyre is filled with aerosol gases and not just air.
Road Flares, which are not very common in India, are very useful. These can provide lighting over a large area. They come very handy when you are away from home and your car has a breakdown at night. Road Flares illuminate the area and you can have sufficient light to repair the car. Moreover, it can avert a collision too as vehicles coming from the same and opposite direction can see you and your car being parked on the middle of the road.
Moreover, make it a habit to travel with Jacks, Jack Stands, Levelers, Winches and Accessories, spare Nuts and Bolts for you never know when you will need them. In addition, carry Emergency Reflectors, Flashlights with extra batteries, Booster Cables as well as Jumper Cables, a pair a work gloves, a hammer and a screwdriver.
The most important is a Tyre Repair Kit as your tyre is more likely to get a puncture on the terrains. You can now fix a flat tyre in minutes without jacking up your car. You must always carry a Fix-a-Flat. A Fix-a-Flat can help you repair flat tyres temporarily. Fix-a-Flat is designed to get you safely to a place, but it should never be considered as a permanent tyre repair. Once you are in a safe place repair the tyre and please do not forget to tell the mechanic that you've used a Fix-a-Flat as the mechanic should know that the tyre is filled with aerosol gases and not just air.
Road Flares, which are not very common in India, are very useful. These can provide lighting over a large area. They come very handy when you are away from home and your car has a breakdown at night. Road Flares illuminate the area and you can have sufficient light to repair the car. Moreover, it can avert a collision too as vehicles coming from the same and opposite direction can see you and your car being parked on the middle of the road.
Moreover, make it a habit to travel with Jacks, Jack Stands, Levelers, Winches and Accessories, spare Nuts and Bolts for you never know when you will need them. In addition, carry Emergency Reflectors, Flashlights with extra batteries, Booster Cables as well as Jumper Cables, a pair a work gloves, a hammer and a screwdriver.
Water
Carry sufficient water with you. You and your car may be in need of water any time. Carry some empty bottles as well so that you can refill them easily. You may be thirsty or nauseated after long hours of drive. Water can quench your thirst and refresh you. You can also pour water on the engine and on the tyres to cool them down.
Aspirin and Medicines
Pack files of Aspirin and other medicines with you. Popping up an Aspirin can help you get away with that dreading headache and body ache after long hours of continuous drive. If you are on any prescription, talk to your doctor before you begin your journey as some drugs can induce drowsiness. You can ask your physician to prescribe you alternatives. Do not forget to pack band-aids and bandages as well. They are a great relief you scratch or hurt yourself while maintaining your car.
Protein or Snack Bars
You can easily get tired when you are on the steering wheels for a long time. So, help yourself with protein bars or with light meals every now and then. This will give to energy to drive for long hours without making you feel sleepy. Pamper yourself with dry fruits, biscuits, chocolates and chewing gums. Stack cans of energy drinks and fruit juice to keep you awake during long monotonous drives.
Miscellaneous
Apart from the above, always carry a blanket, in case you are out in the countryside. This will not only help you to feel warm and cozy at night but also ward off mosquitoes and insects from biting you. Carry tubes of ointments and balms and sunscreens as well. Wearing goggles and glasses while driving will protect your eyes from harmful sunrays, heavy wind and flying debris. Pick up a towel, a pair of scissors, pen and writing pads, a map, a knife, cotton swab and some cotton cloth for cleaning before you start your journey. You can also pile your car with music CDs and cassettes.
