Tips and advice for handling common roadside emergencies, such as changing a flat tire or jump-starting a dead battery.
- Make sure you have a spare tire, jack, and lug wrench in your vehicle.
- Keep a roadside emergency kit in your car, including items such as a flashlight, first aid kit, jump cables, road flares, and a basic tool kit.
- Know how to change a tire by practicing it in a safe location.
- Make sure your vehicle’s battery is properly maintained, and keep jump cables in your car in case of a dead battery.
- Familiarize yourself with the location and usage of your vehicle’s fuses.
- If you get a flat tire, safely move your vehicle off the road to change it.
- In case of an accident, always call the police and exchange insurance information with the other driver.
- If you get stuck in snow or mud, use a shovel or sand to gain traction.
- Keep your gas tank at least half full to avoid running out of gas and to prevent the fuel line from freezing in cold weather.
- If you encounter car trouble, stay calm and use your phone to call for assistance.
- Make sure your car insurance is up to date and that you carry an insurance card with you.
- Keep your phone charged and carry a portable charger in case of a dead battery.
