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Things to Carry in Your Car
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Snow and ice equipment: If you live in an area
that's cold in winter, try to carry tire chains or a bag of
sand in case you find yourself dealing with icy conditions.
(Rock salt is no longer used for this purpose because it corrodes
metal and is considered an environmental hazard.) A small
shovel may prove useful for digging your tires out, and a
scraper can clear your windshield if you've been parked in
the snow and it's iced over. A can of de-icing fluid is useful
in icy weather.
? Flashlights and reflectors:
A flashlight is always a good addition to your glove compartment.
It can help your kids locate dropped toys on the floor of
the car, enable you to see under the hood if your car breaks
down, and serve as an emergency light for oncoming traffic
if you have to stop on the road for repairs. A flashlight
with a red blinker is safest for this purpose. Of course,
you have to be sure to put in fresh batteries now and then
or to carry a couple of extras.
An inexpensive
set of reflector triangles can save your life by maki your
stopped vehicle visible on the road. You can use flares, but
th can be dangerous, and many states have rules regarding
their use highways.
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First-aid kit: It's a good idea to keep a first-aid
kit in your worksho in your vehicle. Choose one that's equipped
with a variety of band tweezers, surgical tape, antibiotic
ointment, something soothing fo burns, and a good antiseptic.
You can find one of these kits for ver money at a drugstore
or an auto parts store.
? Hand cleaner:
Most hand cleaners are basically grease solvents. T range
from heavy-duty stuff that removes the skin along with the
to soothing, good-smelling creams that leave your skin feeling
rebo precleaners that you put on your hands before you start
working so the grease slides off easily afterward. Some of
these cleaners can al rubbed into work clothes to remove grease
and oil stains before yo launder them.
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