Let’s face it: we as Americans spend a lot of time in our cars. We are constantly driving to and from work, school, stores, and other places. Even while on vacation to escape from our busy and hectic lives, we’re driving. When we spend as much time as we do on the road and in our cars, it’s important to always be prepared for the worst. This means knowing the number of your favorite car locksmith in Philadelphia and being sure your car is equipped for emergencies. Here are 5 items that you aren’t keeping in your car (but should).
1. A backpack. If you’re going to or from school, chances are you have a packed backpack in your car already. However, you should ALWAYS keep an EMPTY backpack in your car, too. Backpacks are handy because they allow you to carry your belongings with ease. This is especially ideal if you find yourself in a situation where you will have to leave your car and do a lot of walking for an extended period of time (such as in the event of a car accident, breakdown, or having to flee from a dangerous situation). Be sure the backpack you keep in your car is large enough to carry a fair amount of items without weighing you down.
2. A water purifier. Keeping bottled water or water bottles on hand is great, but having a water purifier is even better. Having a water bottle with a built in purifier is ideal, but any water purifier will do if you find yourself in an emergency situation without clean water nearby. This is one area where it pays to spend a bit more and to make a worthwhile investment. You need to be sure that your purifier really does make water safe to drink. It could make the difference between life or death in the event of an emergency.
3. A whistle. Many people like to keep pepper spray and/or a pocket knife in their car to use as a personal weapon in the event of danger. However, most people forget about having a whistle in their car. Whistles may be one of the best weapons during times of danger because they can serve as a call for help and they can scare off an attacker at the same time. Whistles are also safe to use for everyone and you won’t have to fear having your weapon backfire on you and cause you more harm.
4. Orange cones. You don’t need many, but you should have at least a few orange cones in the trunk of your car. Three is a good number to carry. Orange cones are useful especially if your car break downs in the middle of track. Orange cones can help you block off your car or help to alert other drivers that you have an issue and they should go around you. Think of them as your way of non-verbally communicating with other drivers on the road.
5. A tablecloth. If you’re about to go on a picnic, then you may think to keep a tablecloth in your car. However, tablecloths are useful for way more than just a picnic at the park. Tablecloths can also help to protect your car’s interior, too, especially if you find yourself in less than ideal situations. For example, there’s a good chance that a new mom will have to change their child’s diapers while on the road at least once. Ideally, you’ll want to pull off at a rest stop to do this. But what do you do if you’re nowhere near a rest stop or if you’re in an emergency situation and need to change the diaper immediately? Changing it over a cheap tablecloth will help you keep from making a mess over your car’s interior and it can easily be thrown out when you’re finished. You don’t need to buy a fancy tablecloth for this. A cheap, basic one from your local dollar store will work just fine.
What is the strangest thing you keep in your car? How has it helped you out in a time of need?
1. A backpack. If you’re going to or from school, chances are you have a packed backpack in your car already. However, you should ALWAYS keep an EMPTY backpack in your car, too. Backpacks are handy because they allow you to carry your belongings with ease. This is especially ideal if you find yourself in a situation where you will have to leave your car and do a lot of walking for an extended period of time (such as in the event of a car accident, breakdown, or having to flee from a dangerous situation). Be sure the backpack you keep in your car is large enough to carry a fair amount of items without weighing you down.
2. A water purifier. Keeping bottled water or water bottles on hand is great, but having a water purifier is even better. Having a water bottle with a built in purifier is ideal, but any water purifier will do if you find yourself in an emergency situation without clean water nearby. This is one area where it pays to spend a bit more and to make a worthwhile investment. You need to be sure that your purifier really does make water safe to drink. It could make the difference between life or death in the event of an emergency.
3. A whistle. Many people like to keep pepper spray and/or a pocket knife in their car to use as a personal weapon in the event of danger. However, most people forget about having a whistle in their car. Whistles may be one of the best weapons during times of danger because they can serve as a call for help and they can scare off an attacker at the same time. Whistles are also safe to use for everyone and you won’t have to fear having your weapon backfire on you and cause you more harm.
4. Orange cones. You don’t need many, but you should have at least a few orange cones in the trunk of your car. Three is a good number to carry. Orange cones are useful especially if your car break downs in the middle of track. Orange cones can help you block off your car or help to alert other drivers that you have an issue and they should go around you. Think of them as your way of non-verbally communicating with other drivers on the road.
5. A tablecloth. If you’re about to go on a picnic, then you may think to keep a tablecloth in your car. However, tablecloths are useful for way more than just a picnic at the park. Tablecloths can also help to protect your car’s interior, too, especially if you find yourself in less than ideal situations. For example, there’s a good chance that a new mom will have to change their child’s diapers while on the road at least once. Ideally, you’ll want to pull off at a rest stop to do this. But what do you do if you’re nowhere near a rest stop or if you’re in an emergency situation and need to change the diaper immediately? Changing it over a cheap tablecloth will help you keep from making a mess over your car’s interior and it can easily be thrown out when you’re finished. You don’t need to buy a fancy tablecloth for this. A cheap, basic one from your local dollar store will work just fine.
What is the strangest thing you keep in your car? How has it helped you out in a time of need?