TOP 10 SAFETY ITEMS TO KEEP IN YOUR VEHICLE

July 31, 2019

Driving your vehicle can always be risky, especially when it comes to unexpected occurrences on the road. In order to be prepared for everything, we recommend always keeping the following top 10 safety items in your vehicle that will come in handy during any emergency situation. 

Here are 10 emergency items to keep in your vehicle: 


  1. Spare Tire, Jack, and Lug Wrench
  2. Flashlight 
  3. Tool Kit
  4. First Aid Kit
  5. Non-perishable Foods
  6. Water
  7. Cell Phone Charger
  8. Jumper Cables
  9. Flares
  10. Reflective Vest



The 10 items listed above with help with any emergency situation, including breakdowns on the side of the road, accidents, flat tires, and more. 

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