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Car Safety for Your Holiday Travels



Holiday travel is a tradition many of us embrace in the coming weeks. Planning for road trips can make the journey smoother, more enjoyable, and safer for everyone on board.

To help you prepare, we've compiled checklists we rely on before hitting the road. Many stores also offer car safety and first aid kits, including many items from our lists.



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Car Check Before Your Holiday Travels

  1. Check the oil - when was the last time you had an oil change

  2. Check the tire pressures. For most cars, the pressure is usually 35 - 40 psi, but if you are unsure, it is best to consult your owner's manual 

  3. Clean your windshield inside and out

  4. Make sure you have enough windshield wiper fluid, and if you are traveling to where it is cold, have the fluid that is rated for cold weather and a can of de-icer

  5. If you are a member of an automobile service, do you have your card or app up-to- date

  6. Have any bottles of fluid you know are leaking and might need to be replaced during your trip



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Car Safety Kit for Traveling

  1. Have 2-3 bottles of water per person

  2. Warm clothes such as hats, mittens, winter boots, some blankets, and rainwear

  3. Hand or body warmers

  4. Flashlight and extra batteries

  5. Emergency blinking flashlights (one that can sit on top of the car roof) or several roadside reflectors

  6. Small snow shovel to help keep exhaust free of snow accumulation

  7. Snow brush big enough to keep the car clear of snow (car may need to be cleaned off regularly depending on how heavy snowfall is

  8. Map just in case your GPS doesn’t work

  9. Window breaker

  10. Seat Belt Cutter

  11. Matches

  12. Flat tire repair kit

  13. Jumper cables

  14. Flare gun

  15. Items to change a tire - spare tire, jack/lug nut wrench

  16. Tow strap

  17. Kitty litter if traveling in winter weather - it helps with traction



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First Aid Kit for in Your Car

  1. Band-Aids

  2. Gauze

  3. Topical antibiotic creams such as Neosporin

  4. Pain reliever

  5. Alcohol wipes  

  6. Povidone-Iodine prep pads

  7. Scissors

  8. Hand sanitizer

  9. Instant ice or heat packs

  10. Gloves

  11. Tweezers

  12. Sting Relief medications

  13. Thermometer

  14. Ace bandage

  15. Sunscreen

  16. Lip Balm

  17. Bug repellent

  18. Allergy medicine

  19. Car sickness medication

  20. Q-tips



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Miscellaneous Items to have on you or in your Glove Box

  1. Driver's license

  2. Car insurance

  3. Car registration

  4. Money - little cash on hand to pay for any incidentals

  5. Extra napkins and straws, tissues

  6. sunglasses

  7. Notepad and pen/pencil

  8. Phone charger





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By following these car safety tips, you can ensure a smooth and secure holiday trip for you and your family. Stay safe, enjoy the journey, and make memories that last a lifetime. Happy Safe Travels!


 
 
 

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