What To Carry in Your Vehicle Prior to your Road 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

• 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