| They say it's funny how people are afraid of | | | | a snack in your car if you're going on a long trip. |
| flying when statistics tell us that you are more | | | | Another reason to keep water in your car is that |
| likely to get into a car accident than you are to | | | | it's an essential to fixing an engine that has |
| get into a plane crash. Apart from crashing, | | | | overheated. Having a liter or so of water can be |
| though, there are many emergencies that can | | | | a quick fix for your radiator before you get |
| happen to you when traveling in your car. A | | | | yourself to a gas station. |
| surprising number of people never prepare for | | | | Third, keep your car manual in your car all the |
| these emergencies, and as a result they become | | | | time. If your car breaks down for any reason, |
| stranded and have difficulty getting back on track. | | | | your car manual can be your best friend. Some |
| First, let's talk about a car accident, since this is a | | | | cars can signal you ahead of time that something |
| very common emergency. If you get into a car | | | | is wrong. When you get the early warnings, you |
| accident of some sort, be sure you have | | | | can consult your car manual for what to do in |
| photocopies of your license, registration, and | | | | order to prevent any damage or any further |
| insurance information of your car in the glove | | | | damage to the vehicle. |
| compartment of your car. Remember, these are | | | | Keep a tire pump in your car. There are tire |
| photocopies. You can keep the originals in a | | | | pumps that you can hook up to the lighter socket |
| separate envelope and put it in a place where you | | | | of the car. These are great if you have a flat tire |
| feel it is safe. It's a common practice, for | | | | that just needs a little pumping. They're really |
| example to put insurance information in your | | | | handy if you don't know how to change a tire or |
| wallet. If you think this is a good idea, do so. | | | | if a gas station is just a few more miles down |
| Next, what happens if the car breaks down? This | | | | the road and your tire just has to make it to that |
| can be a car emergency, especially if you're | | | | point. Along with the tire pump, keep jumper |
| traveling and your destination is far, and remote. | | | | cables in your car. If your battery ever dies, you |
| The first thing you need in your car is water and | | | | simply have to flag someone down to restart |
| food. In many cases of car breakdowns, people | | | | your car. |
| become hungry. Maybe it's because they are | | | | By taking these small steps, you and your loved |
| worried or concerned, but something triggers | | | | ones will feel more safe and secure in the event |
| hunger and thirst. Make sure you keep water and | | | | of an unexpected car emergency. |