{"id":108666,"date":"2024-06-13T23:07:54","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T06:07:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=108666"},"modified":"2025-11-10T22:02:31","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T06:02:31","slug":"car-safety-essentials-tools-and-equipment-you-need-on-the-road","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/car-safety-essentials-tools-and-equipment-you-need-on-the-road\/","title":{"rendered":"Car Safety Essentials: Tools and Equipment You Need on the Road"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column108666_f5f368-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column108666_f5f368-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column108666_f5f368-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column108666_f5f368-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column108666_f5f368-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column108666_f5f368-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column108666_f5f368-9c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column108666_f5f368-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column108666_f5f368-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column108666_f5f368-9c inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-f41bc1  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-9c11e9\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading108666_d8f25e-30, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading108666_d8f25e-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading108666_d8f25e-30\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading108666_d8f25e-30 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading108666_d8f25e-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading108666_d8f25e-30\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading108666_d8f25e-30 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading108666_d8f25e-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading108666_d8f25e-30\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading108666_d8f25e-30 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading108666_d8f25e-30\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In case of tire emergencies, you&rsquo;ll want to have a tire pressure gauge, a tire inflator, and a spare tire tool kit, among others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Installing a blind spot mirror increases your field of view, making it easier to navigate the road safely.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It&rsquo;s also a good idea to carry a toolbox in your vehicle to keep these essentials organized and easy to retrieve.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that 69 million vehicles break down annually in the US? That&rsquo;s approximately one in every three drivers on the road. This is why no matter how safe you drive and how well-maintained your car is, it&rsquo;s important to be prepared for road emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some things you should always have in your vehicle to prepare for any mishaps on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tire Emergency Essentials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tire emergencies can leave you stuck on the side of the road or even ruin your trip altogether if you don&rsquo;t have the right tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s a good idea to keep a tire pressure gauge, a spare tire tool kit, and a tire inflator in your vehicle at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tire-emergency-essentials-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"tire emergency essentials\" class=\"wp-image-108669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tire-emergency-essentials-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tire-emergency-essentials-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tire-emergency-essentials-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tire-emergency-essentials-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tire-emergency-essentials-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tire-emergency-essentials-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tire-emergency-essentials-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tire-emergency-essentials.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">It&rsquo;s a good idea to keep a tire pressure gauge, a spare tire tool kit, and a tire inflator in your vehicle at all times.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tire Pressure Gauge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/tire-pressure-gauge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"tire pressure gauge\">tire pressure gauge<\/a> is a small tool you can keep almost anywhere in your vehicle, making it one of the easiest safety essentials to store. This gauge will come in handy whenever you need to determine whether your tires are underinflated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A standard gauge will push a small bar from the bottom where the tire pressure measurements are written, while a digital one will show it on the screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tire Inflator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/tire-inflator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Tire inflators\">Tire inflators<\/a> are similar to air compressors, with the main difference being the former is specialized for tire use. These inflators are useful when one of your tires is underinflated and no auto shops or gas stations are in sight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inflators are also easy to store since they&rsquo;re small, so you don&rsquo;t have to worry about carrying bulky tools in your trunk. There are generally two types, one you charge and leave in your trunk and one that operates off your car&rsquo;s power outlet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spare Tire Tool Kit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A blown tire can be difficult to deal with if you don&rsquo;t have the proper tools and equipment. Luckily, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/spare-tire-tool-kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"spare tire tool kits\">spare tire tool kits<\/a> make repairs like this easier, especially for new drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A typical kit may include the following items:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wheel nut wrench<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jack handle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Car jack<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spare tire<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some kits may also include the following items:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wheel chocks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gloves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flashlight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reflective triangles or flares<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Essentials to Keep On Hand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the other tools you should keep in your vehicle for other types of emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/other-car-safety-essentials-to-keep-on-hand-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"other car safety essentials to keep on hand\" class=\"wp-image-108670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/other-car-safety-essentials-to-keep-on-hand-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/other-car-safety-essentials-to-keep-on-hand-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/other-car-safety-essentials-to-keep-on-hand-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/other-car-safety-essentials-to-keep-on-hand-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/other-car-safety-essentials-to-keep-on-hand-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/other-car-safety-essentials-to-keep-on-hand-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/other-car-safety-essentials-to-keep-on-hand-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/other-car-safety-essentials-to-keep-on-hand.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Here are the other tools you should keep in your vehicle for other types of emergencies.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flashlight<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/flashlight\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"flashlight\">flashlight<\/a> is one of the most important tools you can carry around. Having one ensures you&rsquo;re always prepared to check the engine bay, your tires, and under or around your vehicle while driving in the dark or during extreme rain or snow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And while most smartphones have a built-in flashlight, it&rsquo;s never a bad thing to have a traditional one as a backup. After all, you never know when your phone&rsquo;s battery may die.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First Aid Kit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter how careful you are behind the wheel, it&rsquo;s possible to get injured due to reckless drivers around you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A first aid kit may also come in handy for treating minor injuries not related to driving. For example, you may cut yourself while preparing food at camp or your kid might get their knee scratched at the playground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, there are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/first-aid-kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"first aid kits\">first aid kits<\/a> you can store in the glove compartment. These kits have all the essentials for treating minor cuts and injuries. Most have bandages, cotton balls, and cleansing solutions for superficial wounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jumper Cables<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A dead car battery means your engine can&rsquo;t start. As such, it&rsquo;s best to store <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/jumper-cables\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"jumper cables\">jumper cables<\/a> to avoid this dilemma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jumper cables let you jump-start the car&rsquo;s battery by getting energy from another source. These include another battery or a different vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toolbox<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To keep your cargo space organized, it&rsquo;s a good idea to keep a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/tool-box\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"toolbox\">toolbox<\/a> in the trunk of your vehicle. It&rsquo;s up to you to decide what to include inside the box. Most drivers recommend keeping screwdrivers, a socket wrench set, pliers, and gauges on hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blind Spot Mirror<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blind-spot-mirror\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Blind spot mirrors\">Blind spot mirrors<\/a> are small mirrors attached to side mirrors that increase the driver&rsquo;s field of view. This helps eliminate any blind spot your vehicle may have since drivers can&rsquo;t always see what&rsquo;s next to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay Ready for the Unexpected<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping the right safety gear in your vehicle is just as important as regular maintenance. Tire tools, jumper cables, first aid supplies, and basic hand tools all work together to keep you prepared when something goes wrong on the road. When you plan ahead and equip your car properly, breakdowns and emergencies become easier to manage instead of trip-ending disasters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you&rsquo;re ready to round out your on-the-road kit, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/jcwhitneyperformance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"JC Whitney Performance Hub\">JC Whitney Performance Hub<\/a>. This is your destination for off-road, Jeep, truck, classic VW, and restoration parts, and it also offers practical tools and accessories that support safer driving. The hub brings together premium brands you know and trust. The best names in off-road, performance, and restoration tools in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For over a century, JC Whitney has been a trusted name for drivers, DIYers, and enthusiasts who want reliable products and solid value. Whether you are building a full emergency kit, upgrading lighting for better visibility, or adding tools to your trunk, you can count on JC Whitney to help you stay ready for whatever the road brings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Did you know that 69 million vehicles break down annually in the US? 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