Vehicle Check List, just prior to trip
- Check all fluid levels
- Check tire pressure, including spare
- Check exterior lights, including signals and hazard lights
- Check wipers and wiper operation
- Check windshield washer operation
- Top off washer fluid
- Fill fuel tank
- Clean car, inside and exterior
- Trip information
- School information
What to carry in your car
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Cell phone and charger
- Road side assistance card
- Bottle of washer solvent
- Flashlight
- Blanket
- Drinking water and snacks
- Road flares
- Small shovel
- Kitty litter (used for traction of snow, mud, ice)
- Jumper cables or battery pack (used to jump start dead battery)
- Gloves, shop rags
- Flat tire sealant
- First aid kit
- Tire gauge
- Small fire extinguisher
- Disposable camera (or cell phone with camera)
- Pen or pencil and paper
- Ice scraper
Before you head out on your road trip be sure that you are prepared.
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