With it finally getting cold in Alabama we need to start preparing for icy roads and hazardous weather conditions. Remember 2014’s “Snowpocalypse?” If that taught us anything it’s that even in Alabama we need to be prepared for icy roads and snowy conditions! Not only are we susceptible to another freak snowstorm, but another tornado season is also just around the corner. What can you do to be prepared for the worst? Make sure that your Toyota is always equipped with an emergency kit. An emergency kit, along with a first-aid-kit, and the necessary equipment to change a tire should always be in your Toyota vehicle. What should be included in your emergency kit? Here is the list that the Department of Motor Vehicles recommends:
- A first-aid kit
- Roadside flares
- Work gloves or latex gloves
- Two quarts of oil
- Jumper cables
- One gallon of antifreeze
- Brake fluid
- Extra fuses
- A blanket
- A flashlight with fresh batteries
- A Phillips head screwdriver
- A flat head screwdriver
- Vise grips
- An adjustable wrench
- A pair of pliers
- A tire inflator
- A tire pressure gauge
- Some rags and a funnel
- A roll of duct tape
- A roll of paper towels
- A spray bottle with washer fluid
- An ice scraper
- An AAA or roadside emergency card
- Triangle reflectors and flares.
- A pocketknife
- Bottled water
- Granola or energy bars
Having an emergency kit in your Toyota can mean the difference in getting back on the road or being stuck for a long time. And if you do find yourself stuck in your Toyota for a long time, an emergency kit will come in handy with water and energy bars. Driving a Toyota will keep your family members safe, and having an emergency kit in it will keep them even safer.
Disclaimer: The stock image is being used for illustrative purposes only, and it is not a direct representation of the business, recipe, or activity listed. Any person depicted in the stock image is a model.