Best automotive safety kits according to redditors

like jumper cables, flares, emergency blanket, and all that

edit: this guy has all you need

That, my friend, is a deer whistle.



https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Sparta-Whistles-Warning-Motorcycles/dp/B07KZSYHQG/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?adgrpid=55213559959&hvadid=274731892537&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9026381&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=10254509446965829171&hvtargid=aud-647006051489%3Akwd-400362715834&hydadcr=18764_9444437&keywords=car+whistle+for+deer&qid=1568420073&s=gateway&sr=8-3

It's a whistle to scare deer away

I think this one exactly >>> Deer warning

Save-A-Deer

Wildlife Warning Device

> I have this fascination with keeping things within reach of the drivers seat without removing the seatbelt.

This might be the product for you then. Do more research on your exact model though, just a starting point.

https://smile.amazon.com/Bracketeer-Extinguisher-Bracket-Universal-Vehicles/dp/B015G3QXMY?sa-no-redirect=1

Just a guess without a picture but possibly deer warning devices. Supposedly scares them off.

http://www.amazon.com/Bell-Automotive-22-1-01000-8-Black-Warning/dp/B000CC4O58

Souvent ce que je fini par faire quand Amigo Express marche pas c'est de louer une auto et d'offrir des places pour le trajet que je veux sur kijiji/Craigslist.

Avec un passager pour l'aller ou le retour seulement ton gas est couvert pour l'aller et le retour, avec deux, ton gas et une partie du prix de la location.

La balance revient au prix que t'aurais payer pour toi et ton amie pour être passager de quelqu'un d'autre. Si tu te trouve des passagers pour l'aller et le retour, c'est possible de faire ton trajet au complet gratuitement.


Pour la location, c'est important de:

• booker ton auto à l'avance (je préfère Enterprise ou Pelletier personnellement, mais va y au prix et à la proximité géographique avec ta maison)
  
  
• fait toi pas avoir avec les assurances, inspecte l'auto toi même, vérifie le gas et le kilométrage toi-même.
  
  
• Prend en photo les compteurs avant et après avoir remis l'auto. Idem pour les égratignures.
  
  
• Si ta copine vie à la même adresse t'es pas obliger de payer pour un second conducteur pour qu'elle puisse conduire. Elle sera couverte.
  
  
• Ne prend jamais l'option avec le gas inclut. C'est une arnaque. Gas le char toi même quitte à payer un ou deux dollar extra pour être certain d'être au bon niveau.
  
  
• conduis pas en con, stationnement toi pas serré, utilise ton GPS (celui sur ton téléphone).
  
  
• loue une auto économique (si t'a une carte costco, va sur costcotravel.com pour booké ton auto, tu auras un rabais sur ta location)
  
  
• familiarise toi avec les fonctions et la console de l'auto AVANT de quitter le stationnement du concessionnaire. C'est la responsabilité de ta copine de s'occuper de la navigation et de la musique.
  
  Pour l'annonce:
  
  
• soit flexible pour tes lieux de départ et de débarquement. Considère offrir la possibilité de passer dans une ville sur le chemin.
  
  
• fait des annonces sur les sites de ta ville, mais aussi sur les sites de ta destination et des villes majeurs sur ta route pour avoir des passagers au retour.
  
  
• demande une photo du permis de conduire du passager avant d'accepter de l'embarquer. Refuse d'embarquer un passager qui ne match pas le permis qu'on t'a fourni, même s'il a l'argent en main et un autre permis.
  
  
• Rencontre dans un lieu public et paiement au départ, cash, montant exacte seulement.
  
  
• avec une auto de location, je te suggère fortement de refuser les animaux qui ne sont pas dans une cage, et de charger le prix d'un passager pour un animal en cage.
  
  
• envoi par texto une photo de l'auto à l'avance à ton passager.
  
  
• Inclut un screenshot de ton trajet sur google map comme photo de ton annonce avec des X sur les endroits où tu es prêt à arrêter.
  
  
• Soit limpide avec les règles concernant l'identité et le paiement, avec ton trajet et avec tes règles (non-fumeur, une valise/deux valises permises, etc.)
  
  
• Planifie des imprévus, part à l'avance.
  
  
• si tu fini par faire ce genre de voyagement beaucoup, je te suggère d'éventuellement te bâtir un "kit" pour la route, quelque chose comme ça + des plugs pour ton téléphone, un stand à téléphone pour le fixer temporairement, un fil AUX, des bouteilles d'eau, etc.), tous ça dans un petit sac dédié à la conduite.
  
  
• Considère un abonnement communauto, leur forfait longue-distance est raisonnable considérant que tu ne payes pas pour le gas et l'assistance routière est incluse.

I add an LED Road Flare. The one I have is magnetic, so it will stick to any metal part of the vehicle.

I also add solas red reflective tape to the door jams and hatch sill. If a door is slightly open, it will reflect red. And i f I lift the hatch up any vehicle approaching sees a reflective strip running the length of the hatch at about 6 foot up.

https://www.amazon.ca/Performance-Tool-W2368-Reusable-Emergency/dp/B00N5B9KGQ

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/9k0AAOSwtx1crECy/s-l300.jpg

WARNING: The post above is full of referral links.

Here's a copy with all of OP's referral links removed:

CART

• WEN 7300 Utility Cart
  
• Tornado Hooks of Various Sizes
  
• Sun Joe SPX3000 Pressure Washer
  
• Basic Wood Screws
  
  
  PRODUCTS
  
  
• CG Best Selling Products Kit
  
• CG Honey Dew Snow Foam
  
• CG Butter Wet Wax
  
• CG Diablo Wheel Gel
  
• CG V7 Hybrid Quick Detailer
  
• CG Jet Seal
  
• CG VRP Dressing
  
• CG Bug and Tar Remover
  
• CG Glossworkx Glaze
  
• CarPro Iron X
  
• Shine Society Glass Cleaner
  
• Black Mamba Black Gloves
  
• Zwipes Waffle Weave Towel
  
• 50 Pack of Microfiber Towels
  
• Detailers Brush
  
• Wheel Brush
  
• Viking Wheel Brush
  
  EQUIPMENT
  
  
• Sun Joe SPX3000 Pressure Washer
  
• Sun Joe Pressure Washer Extension Cord
  
• MATCC Snow Foamer
  
• Extension Cord 50ft
  
• TORQ Orbital Polisher
  
  
  

The front of the seat it connects to the seat brackets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015G3QXMY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_cwABDbRC40SW2

In addition...blanket, boots, avalanche shovel (mainly in case a plow piles snow in front of your parked car). I also have a set of strobes for nighttime emergencies.

Ahhh ok not sure on Norway rules and laws with them. Maybe Amazon will sell them but I'm not sure here is a link to try.

Orion Safety Products 3153-08 3-15 Minute Road Flares (1 Pack of 3 Flares)- Model # 3153-08 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LNQKGE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_bwELAbDB0P4Q4

Keep an eye out in most hardware/farm supply store in the automotive section near jumper cables and tow straps if that link won't work.

So my car has a hidden compartment in the boot which is effectively my 'Get Home Bag', in it I have:

• 4 litres of water
  
• Some basic food supplies (nuts, granola, pop tarts)
  
• A foldable shovel/axe/saw
  
• A heavy 100% wool blanket
  
• A breakdown kit (this one)
  
• Playing cards (easy to get bored)
  
• A torch/ USB power bank which is always fully charged
  
• A weatherproof jacket
  
• A change of clothes
  
• A heavy-duty umbrella
  
• An empty backpack to shove stuff into if I need to abandon my car
  
  In winter, I add the extra to my car:
  
  
• My hiking boots
  
• A heavy-duty pair of gloves
  
• A woollen hat
  
• A woollen scarf
  
• Heat pads (the ones you crack and they get hot)
  
  This year we've also decided to replace our gas-powered fireplace with a wood-burning stove in order to make our first real step to being able to survive off-grid. This is going to be done in the next couple of months and we can't wait.

Get something like this from Amazon

Add in some ibuprofen, and some tylenol packets you can find at a gas station and you should be set.

throw in a spare blanket, and some water for good measure.

I was going to suggest these. I bought some and they're a life saver. The only problem is that they are plastic and eventually, the extreme temperatures (in my area anyway) make them brittle and the clasp will break... at least the type I had.

I did find that Graco makes the same clip I had, in metal. It's really made to hold extra belt for when a car seat goes in, but they're far more durable.

The plastic model I had.

The Metal model

I guess you're the guy to ask if these things work?

https://www.amazon.com/Bell-Automotive-22-1-01000-8-Black-Warning/dp/B000CC4O58/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1549228928&sr=8-5&keywords=car+deer+warning+whistles

On the expensive side. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B015G3QXMY/

Also, I would definitely consider a car emergency kit because it is both useful & thoughtful. They typically come with like a set of jumper cables, road flares, fix-a-flat stuff, etc. Here's an example: https://www.amazon.com/Kolo-Sports-Emergency-125-Piece-Multipurpose/dp/B06XBNJ4MR/

I carry something like this for just such an occasion. From the shoulder of the road, it would be pretty easy to toss a few of these into the blocked lane for 100 yards back, to at least give traffic a clue to be aware in that lane.

My go-to are a half-dozen 18" road flares, 3 triangles and a couple of reflective vests (flap type) in each vehicle.

And I also have a 4-pack of Wagan LED flares, but I've never had a chance to use them in a "real-life" situation.

In 1998, "[o]ver 5,000 Philadelphia transit workers walked off the job and began a strike. With 400,000 Philadelphians relying on public transportation, the city was bracing for a traffic jam for the ages."

I moved: Roadside Assistance Emergency Kit - Multipurpose Emergency Pack Car Premium Road Kit Essentials Jumper Cables Set (8 Foot) Automotive Roadside Assistance 142 Pieces Winter Car Kit to my "Under $20" Amazon list (the list my wishlist connects to) though it is over $20.

I have no emergency anything in my car and we get some brutal winters here. If I get stuck in a storm I would be helpless and possibly in danger. I get lectured on this lack of emergency car gear quite a bit.

Great contest btw!

They're this little alien gun looking things you attach to your car that emit a sound when air passes through them.

These are in a crate in the trunk:

• Collapsible shovel
  
• Mylar blankets
  
• road flares
  
• flashlights
  
• ponchos
  
• fix-a-flat
  
• fire extinguisher
  
• jumper cables
  
• Warning Triangles
  
• Compressor
  
• Duct tape
  
• First aid kit
  
• Large warm blanket
  
• Bottled water
  
• Granola bars
  
• Cat liter
  
• Paper towels
  
  These are located in the passenger cabin:
  
• paper towels
  
• A flashlight
  
• Multi-Tool
  
• Auto escape tool
  
• Tire pressure gauge
  
• knit gloves
  
  During winter I'll put an ice scraper and de-icer in the car/trunk. There are kits you can buy and add items as you see fit. Take the time (unlike me with the shovel) to understand how to use each item properly in an emergency situation. Also don't wait until you need to change a flat to learn how.

I would suggest a first aid kit or a road assistance kit.

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I would suggest pack a travel pack.

Items to put in travel bag:

• Road Trip First Aid Kit
  
  
• Pillow/travel pillow - you may want to take a nap or sleep in the car overnight. Maybe even take a light blanket.
  
  
• Some CDs or even a audio book to listen to. When you go out of your normal listening zone you won't know what to listen to.
  
  
• Gnome Or any gnome :P Stick him in random places and take pictures. Keep progress of your journey. :)
  
  
  

I like when deers show up in by backyard.

I installed car deer whistles (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CC4O58) and haven't seen any deer in 2 years.

a tow strap and the knowledge of where to put it on your car. Anyone with a hitch can tow you out, but you can't count on them to carry a strap.

Also the longest jumper cables you can find, as well as a rechargable jumpstarter (they make them SMALL now, easy to store).

I like these emergency beacons which run on AA batteries (I store them in a small container near the bag so they don't run out or corrode).

A spare wool hat and gloves, perhaps a blanket or two. Diapers if you have kids who need them. Some granola bars. A flashlight or head lamp.

A couple $20s and a bunch of quarters. Just generally handy where a credit card may not be.

If you live in a serious winter spot, a small shovel works wonders for getting you unstuck. Also some way to keep warm (I like having a couple sternos and some bic lighters, just in case).

Finally, it can help to have some spare clothes, in case you make a mess of yourself getting unstuck/fixed up and you're on your way to a work meeting, etc.

Not sure where you are, but in the US and many countries I've been in you can buy them in auto stores or even places like Target or Walmart in the automobile department. They often come in 3-packs labeled as "Emergency Safety Flares" or something like that. Look like little sticks of dynamite! Once you remove the cap and ignite them they keep burning for 5-minutes, 10-minutes, whatever they are rated for. Be very careful not to get burned by the flaming substance on the tip. Just carefully push it into the hole and cover it with some sod or a shovel of dirt. It should do the trick!

EDIT: Just thinking... if you have never used a flare before, it might be wise (fun?) to ignite a practice flare during the day first, just to see how they work... before you launch your night-time attack, hehe. Note, they can be kind of smokey.

EDIT AGAIN: Just checked Amazon for you... and no more real flares? All LED stuff now? I still have some real old fashioned ones, but geez, can an adult not have any fun in this world anymore? Feeling a bit stupid now. Let me keep looking. Anybody else know where to get real flares these days?

FINALLY: Took some digging but I guess you can still get them: https://www.amazon.com/Orion-Safety-Products-3153-08-Minute/dp/B000LNQKGE/

Nah... That's for amateurs...

Go hardware mode... Do it for real... This might help...

https://youtu.be/Genn4eNCiNk

Don't forget to buy these though...
https://www.amazon.com/Original-Highway-Flare-6-Pack-Emergency/dp/B008HBE924

After hitting two deer (while riding my motorcycle), my mother bought me these:

http://www.amazon.com/Bell-Automotive-01000-ALERT-BLACK/dp/B000CC4O58

No hits since. Superstition?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XKB35CW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_ingEDbFQ8V3FW

Get a deer whistler. Of the deers I've seen since putting one on my car they either stop dead in their tracks alongside the road or are running as far away from the road as possible

Can auto makers just install those black plastic deer whistle things? If they work on deer, they have to work on people too right?? https://www.amazon.com/Bell-Automotive-22-1-01000-8-Black-Warning/dp/B000CC4O58/ref=pd_lpo_263_bs_lp_img_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=8AP09ZSWQSW7NVRX0MQ9

Go to pretty much any retailer that sells car parts and accessories and you will find what you need. Amazon example

> What to include in your car is important too. Here's a short list: Ice scraper & de-icer Fully charged mobile phone - have your breakdown service's number to hand (a powerpack cab help in this case too, Warm clothing, Tow rope, Study boots and a set of ice grips, Emergency warning triangle, Snow shovel and a broom, Hi-vis clothing, Jump leads, First aid kit, Flashlight, Snow chains or snow socks for your tyres - practice fitting these in advance, Blanket or travel rug, De-icing salt, Food - high-energy cereal bars are a good choice, Spare car bulbs, Tyre inflator in case of a puncture, and sunglasses, because of winter glare.

Fortunately, you can find car kits (and other kits) already assembled with the supplies that you may need. Like this car kit. It's not as extensive as this list but provides drivers with some necessities.

It's more complicated than that though otherwise the list of IIHS top safety picks would have at least one EV on it... To be fair though the Bolt didn't make the list for it's headlights, not a category I think I'd include on a list of what I think most people consider "defensive" safety.

And you're totally right, for either gas or EV cars to light up takes a serious collision with the exception of almost freak events for either type of car. The increased danger with EVs is the lack of needing an ignition source, and the difficulty in extinguishing a fire. Any standard ABC fire extinguisher will be effective on a gas fire provided it hasn't gotten too big or you're trying to use one of those teeny extinguishers. An EV battery fire is considerably more complicated...

And just to reiterate, I'm in no way saying EV fire dangers are something to actually worry about; I was just disagreeing with the premise that they're safer. In the real world we should all be more concerned with a run of the mill non-fiery car accident, choking, or slipping and falling in the shower. That is to say all I'd recommend is to mount an extinguisher in your car (no matter what kind of car) and move on with your day.

Got one of these in my boot -

AA breakdown and safety kit plus

Contains most of what you’ll need you need and has Velcro pads so sticks to your boot floor and side.
I also have a boot organiser on the other side with essential fluids in plus a bottle of drinking water I replace every so often. Add some of the other stuff people have mentioned as you see fit.

Also congrats on passing ! :)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AA-5618-Breakdown-Safety-Inflator/dp/B00QIIZOKO

I have a kit similar to this in the boot of my car at all times. Only thing I'd potentially add is a spare blanket

I have an all-in-one kit (similar to this but not the same item) that someone gave me for Christmas several years ago. It includes all the basic breakdown stuff like jumper cables, reflective triangle, first aid kit, plus a set of basic tools. It's come in handy many times over the years.

Lol that is usually my response to an auto emergency too.

I've purchased this kit for both of my cars to keep in the trunk.

http://www.amazon.com/Bridgestone-Auto-Emergency-Kit/dp/B00FZWCUJ2#

I had to use the air compressor a few months ago to get enough air in a flat tire so I could drive from work to the tire place to get my tire patched. Took forever to air it up, but it was better than asking someone else to put my spare tire on for me!

I think if you don't want to set up a whole kit on your own, these kind of auto emergency kits are at least a good start. They have extra space in the bags so you can throw in whatever extra items you need to based on your needs as well. And I really like that the bottom of the bag is Velcro so it sticks to the trunk mat and doesn't fly around every time I turn a corner.

Okay so you're looking for a seatbelt that didn't necessarily come with the 80 series but you want one that will work like a newer model car?

Sounds like you want an ALR type belt: http://www.cpsafety.com/articles/lockincss.aspx

They never really offered those types until 1996. (http://www.cpsboard.org/pdf/techmanual/StudentManual_R1010_Ch5.pdf) When it became mandatory for passenger seatbelts to have them, You could try going to a yard to find one just make sure the cruiser is like a 97, I cant really find anything that shows the seperation of seatbelts for purchase.

They make locking clips for seat belts that don't have a ratcheting feature, but keeps them tight. http://www.amazon.com/Metal-Seat-Belt-Locking-Clip/dp/B004XJ0EF0

Buy a seat belt locking clip for each of your car seats. I have an '89 FJ62 - same belts as you in the rear and I have two in car seats. These clips are designed to pinch the seat belt near the buckle and force the buckle to hold fast. In the event of an accident the normal locking mechanism in the belt will engage and, together with the locking clip, hold the car seat fast.

http://www.amazon.com/Metal-Seat-Belt-Locking-Clip/dp/B004XJ0EF0

road flares dont need to be used on the road

https://www.amazon.com/Orion-Safety-Products-3153-08-Minute/dp/B000LNQKGE

thats like saying "backgrounds" can only contain ground. its part of the term.

1st one: search "first aid kit ultra light"

2nd one:
AAA 121-Piece Road Trip First Aid Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000SL4A84/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_4EtHxbYAYPKTF

Yes.