Prepping for emergency breakdown
When winter comes around, it's important to remember that being prepared is key. It's also important to keep things in your car for emergencies. With these handy items, you'll be ready for anything that pops up during those long road trips or short commutes.
Ice scraper
You should have an ice scraper in your car. It's a simple tool that can help you safely remove snow and ice from your windscreen, and it's probably one of the most important things to keep in your vehicle.
How do I use an ice scraper?
First off, start by removing any snow or ice that's already on top of the glass (this will make scraping easier). Then hold the scraper at a 45-degree angle against your windscreen and push down gently to chip away at any remaining frost or slush--don't press too hard! Be careful not to scratch up your glass while doing this.
Blanket
A lightweight blanket is a great item to keep in your car. You can use it for warmth on cool days, or as protection from rain and wind on a stormy night. It's also useful if someone needs medical attention--the blanket can be draped over them to keep them warm while you drive them to the hospital.
A heavy wool blanket is not recommended; they're too cumbersome and take up too much space in your vehicle. Instead, opt for a lightweight cotton or synthetic material that folds easily into a small bag so you'll have room for other things like torches (see below).
Torch
A torch is an essential part of every emergency kit. It should be a battery-powered LED light that can shine a beam at least 50 feet away, and 10 feet away in the dark. So, while we are used to using our phones, the distance on a fabbo torch is way better than your mobile - plus you'll want to be saving on phone battery as much as possible because if your car is dead, so will the charger be!
Jump Leads
Jump leads are a simple but effective way to get your car started. They're also a great way to help someone else out in an emergency, so we recommend keeping a pair in your vehicle at all times.
If you don't know how jumpers work, here's a quick run-down: The term "jump comes from the fact that you need another vehicle to supply enough power for your dead battery. You connect one end of each cable (red positive) and black negative) with their corresponding terminals on both cars' batteries; then start up the working vehicle and let it run for several minutes before attempting to start yours again.
Hot drink packets
Hot drink packets are a great way to keep warm, especially if you don't have a car heater or your power has cut off from the engine. You can also use hot water bottles if you have them.
Drinking something hot will help you stay awake and alert so that you can drive safely, but it will also relax your body so that it doesn't tense up from being cold or scared.
Some examples of drinks that would be good for this purpose are coffee (with cream or milk), tea with honey and lemon juice added to it, hot cocoa mix with milk (and maybe some marshmallows), or even just plain old water heated in a pot on the stovetop!
There are a few things you can keep in your car for emergencies.
There are a few things you can keep in your car for emergencies. These items should be easy to access, and easy to use. They should be things that you use regularly and can't live without, but don't take up much space or cost a lot of money. Leave them in the boot or right behind the drivers seat so they are in easy reach when you need them.
Conclusion
I hope this article has helped you to understand the importance of having these items in your car. The last thing we want is for something bad to happen, but if it does, we can be prepared with these five things plus make sure my number is in your phone for recovery!