Year in Review Checklist Roadside Kit

Auto Club or AAA Membership Card
(in your wallet)
Blanket (a solar blanket is lightweight and retains warmth)
Candles (in cold climates)
Cell phone (charged and in vehicle)
Small shovel for digging around tires if stuck
First aid kit
Tire chains and appropriate tools
Tire pressure gauge
Fire extinguisher
Flares, warning triangles or reflectors
Flashlight with extra batteries
Heavy gloves, jacket and hat
Jack for tire changing
Jumper cables
Paper towels
Pencil and notebook
Rags
Quart of oil and coolant (specific to your vehicle)
Reflective sun shade which can reflect sunlight into the vehicle to generate heat
Umbrella
Water and food

James Morris

James Morris is the Art Director for CBSNews.com

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