emergency roadside kit

Stranded driver's essentials

An emergency roadside kit is a collection of supplies kept in a vehicle for breakdowns or accidents.

A typical kit includes jumper cables, flashlight, flares or reflective triangles, first aid supplies, and basic tools.

Some include blankets, water, and nonperishable food for longer waits: Every driver should keep an emergency roadside kit in the trunk.

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Opposites
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Lacking readiness beforehand

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self-sufficiency vs. dependence

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Vehicle that pulls others

urgency/timing

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Transport operating on fixed times

preventive maintenance · annual inspection

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G