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Submitted by: Richard Armen

If you re like many Americans, you spend a great deal of time commuting to and from work, school, and other activities. Regardless of the amount of time that you spend on the road, you should be prepared for a variety of road-related hazards. Maintaining your vehicle is a good start, and so is joining a road-side assistance program like AAA. In addition to those precautions you may want to include some of the following safety items in the trunk of your car:

1. A First Aid Kit

2. An Emergency Survival Kit (with extra food and water)

3. A flashlight

4. A Space blanket and/or poncho

Aside from all of the items mentioned above, you should also keep the tools and spare parts that you might need to get your car going. Vehicles, no matter their age, manufacturer, or quality, can and do break down. Even if you don’t consider yourself mechanically inclined, these tools are essential to getting back on the road quickly. Learn how to change a spare tire and jump a car battery, if you don’t already. Several items that you should keep in your vehicle:

1.Spare tire and the tools necessary to change the tire

2. A pair of jumper cables

3. A bottle of water

4. A bottle of motor oil

5. Duct tape

6. Road flares or reflectors

You may also want to consider a car alarm, particularly if you and your car spend a great deal of time in an urban area or an area known for car thefts, or your car is on the list of most frequently-stolen models. There is a wide-range of car alarms on the market, and many of the newer models include an automatic ignition cut-off, sirens, GPS tracking, and other high-tech features. Many companies can also install a remote ignition start and remote electronic locks although some cars now come standard with some of these features. If you are worried about car thieves, anti-theft club devices are another popular solution.

Back-up cameras are also becoming very popular in the realm of vehicle safety. Some back-up cameras are relatively inexpensive and easy to install. If you often park in environments where parallel parking is a necessity, back-up cameras can provide an easy way to keep you aware of hazards behind your vehicle. Even when just backing out of your driveway, such a camera helps you ensure that there’s nothing behind you, such as a small child, that would not be seen through your car’s rear-view mirror.

Car safety is as much about what’s in your car as how you drive your car. Always drive with your safety in mind. Avoid aggravating other drivers; road rage is a growing problem throughout the country. Other helpful hints for keeping your vehicle safe include: parking in well lit areas; removing GPS devices and radio faceplates from your dashboard and stowing them in a secure location while you’re parked; keeping other valuables hidden; and, keeping your car locked at all times.

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