What a novice driver needs to have in his car
What should be in the car
You just bought a car, and you probably immediately had a question - what should be in the car, what should you always carry with you? You even vaguely remember that you read something like that in the traffic rules, but what?
According to the rules, you should always have with you in the car:
- documents: license, registration certificate, your passport, insurance coupon and several photocopies of the insurance policy. Also take your inspection book and owner's manual with you so that you know what to do if any of the gauges on the instrument panel come on.
- safety equipment: first aid kit, warning triangle, fire extinguisher, “U” sticker.
The first aid kit is sold where it should be - in the pharmacy. Its composition is different for each country (download RU or UA). And if you buy a fire extinguisher in a store, you can use the service to recharge it.
What to buy for a new car:
You will need demineralized water for windshield wipers, brushes, scrapers and microfiber cloths.
I recommend purchasing blind spot mirrors (attached to the side mirrors) and a cigarette lighter socket for charging your phone, as well as a navigator.
For frequent trips around the city - a video recorder and parking sensors. And to easily master parallel parking, look at the infographic.
winter tires from the online store . By the way, wipers also come in winter.
You will also need a glass defrost for the winter (for example, Liqui Moli and Scheiben Enteiser) . Ordinary water, as you know, freezes, so you will need to pour “anti-freeze” into the windshield wiper.
The next thing that should be in the car is a spatula . A 5-in-1 sapper shovel is suitable; it’s good for chipping off the icy crust under the wheels of a car. It also has five additional attachments, thanks to which you can also saw, chop, and open canned food (you may need it for going on a picnic).
Terminals for charging the battery will also be useful.
For rainy weather, you can buy an “anti-rain” product to repel water from the surface of the glass. How to eliminate fogging of windows and other useful tips for beginners can be read in my article.
Also, be sure to take a cleaner for bitumen stains and asphalt - if the car is inexpensive, then small asphalt chips penetrate its paintwork and the rusting process begins.
If you are thinking about a car vacuum cleaner , then the best brands (according to reviews) are Heyner and Vitol.
I recommend that women buy this useful “thing.”
That's all I usually carry with me. But not everything that may be useful to you. Continued in the article “What should be in the car - a list for all occasions.”
A reflective vest, a first aid kit, fire fighting equipment, a car sign - what should you carry in your car?
Citizens following the legislation of the Russian Federation know that there is a certain number of things that everyone - from beginners to car enthusiasts - are required to purchase in their vehicle.
Such items have been approved by the state for several years, but the only addition to the list for 2019 was a vest with reflective properties that meets the requirements of the state standard of the Russian Federation. Of course, there is no list of essential items for several years to come, so we will turn to the necessary items that every driver should have in his car.
List of mandatory documents that give the right to travel to any driver
In the list of required documents you can see:
- driver's license(s);
- insurance policy;
- vehicle registration certificate.
Necessary things that should be in all cars that are going to drive on the roads of the Russian Federation:
- fire extinguisher;
- a vest with reflective elements;
- car first aid kit;
- JSC (warning triangle sign).
Car first aid kit
It all starts with the fact that it is forbidden to store any pills in this treasured box, since force majeure often occurs due to the fact that motorists took the pill and did not comply with the required dosage. It is not recommended to have iodine and brilliant green, because in case of severe road injuries, these drugs cannot help a person. Experts advise storing necessary medications (for example, cardiovascular medications) separately.
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Items required to have in a first aid kit:
- plaster/adhesive plaster;
- a tourniquet that will help stop bleeding in an injured passenger;
- small medical scissors;
- latex gloves;
- 5,10,14-centimeter non-sterile gauze bandages and bandages;
- small alcohol wipes;
- some instructions on how to use the “insides” of the first aid kit;
- alcohol wipes of different sizes;
- seven-, ten-, fourteen-centimeter sterile gauze bandages.
A first aid kit can be purchased at any pharmacy, specialty store or gas station. Experts recommend buying it in pharmacies, since the car enthusiast has the opportunity to personally verify the correct expiration dates of all the necessary items inside, checking that they have not expired.
The main requirement for the first aid kit itself is the production dates of all the products that are inside. If anything is overdue, in the absence of any means, or even in the absence of a first aid kit, the traffic inspector has all the powers to impose penalties in the amount of five hundred Russian rubles.
Fire extinguishers
Basic rules for storage and availability:
- A fire extinguisher located in a regular car, not a truck or a motorcycle, must weigh no more than 2 kilograms;
- mandatory marking must be where the date of manufacture is indicated;
- It is imperative that it be powder or carbon dioxide, but not at all foamy and definitely not aqueous.
For the lack of a means to fight fires in the form of a fire extinguisher, the traffic inspector is obliged to issue a fine of five hundred Russian rubles.
Reflective vest
Mandatory conditions established by GOST:
- the vest must have a stripe that is at least five centimeters wide;
- instead of a vest, the car owner has the opportunity to buy a reflective jacket;
- It is mandatory to have no more than two stripes that can reflect light, no matter on a jacket or vest, the main thing is no more than two.
This is where a pleasant surprise awaits motorists: if you do not have a jacket or vest, the traffic inspector is NOT able to apply any sanctions.
JSC (Warning warning sign)
Mandatory conditions established by GOST:
- reflectors must be exclusively red;
- the length of all sides of the sign must be no more than 50 centimeters;
- the mark requires an approval note;
- the edges of the triangle should be rounded.
What is the price of each item needed?
A first aid kit costs approximately 400 rubles, but in different stores and regions the cost ranges from two hundred to nine hundred rubles.
A fire extinguisher that meets federal standards costs approximately 500 rubles, but the price ranges from four hundred rubles to two and a half thousand rubles.
A vest with reflective elements, made according to state standards, costs about 200 rubles.
The price of the company is approximately two hundred rubles.
What should you put in the trunk of your car?
Lift. Spare tires will be useful when a wheel gets damaged right on the road far from civilization.
A pump required in the event of a puncture or flat tire.
A motorist will need a brush and scraper in the colder season, since it is always necessary to clear the car of snow in the morning.
Tools (hammer, pliers, screwdrivers, wrenches, tape measure and others).
The motorist will need the cable when the car gets stuck and needs to be pulled out.
Items that every motorist should have:
- a flashlight, which will become necessary for all drivers at night;
- A video recorder is a necessary thing in the modern world. It will become an assistant to any driver in case of an accident;
- A driver needs a navigator in areas unknown to him, when the motorist is not very well versed in the terrain;
- Sunglasses are needed when the sun blinds the eyes and it is difficult for the driver to drive the vehicle.
What do truck and bus drivers need to have?
- extended first aid kit;
- fire extinguisher that meets GOST requirements;
- COMPANY;
- vest or jacket with reflective elements;
- at least two stops to prevent the vehicle from rolling away.
What do motorcyclists need to have?
- first aid kit;
- COMPANY;
- Owners of motorcycles with a trailer must have a vest or jacket with reflective elements.
Drivers of vehicles without sidecars and trailers must only have a joint stock company and a vest or jacket with reflective elements
Is it possible not to receive a fine if you do not have specific items in your vehicle?
Naturally, all of the above objects must be in the car, and if the car is stopped by a traffic inspector, the car owner may receive a fine.
The driver’s kit is his personal belongings, which he is not required to show to the inspector. That is, if the owner of the car claims that all the necessary items are present in his car, then the inspector has the right to check this only during an inspection, but at the same time he must have good reasons for the inspection and permission.
If the car owner himself says that he does not have something in his car, then the traffic police inspector will have reasons to issue this person a fine for failure to comply with the rules and requirements. Therefore, you need to be vigilant and not reveal all the secrets to the inspector, even if he is trying to declassify you.
Thus, all the above-mentioned items are necessary for every driver, first of all, for their own safety on the roads. These things will always be life-saving in unexpected situations, accidents or car breakdowns.
With the help of a first aid kit, you can carry out minimal manipulations to maintain a stable state of health until the ambulance arrives or until you arrive at a more comfortable destination.
Using a fire extinguisher can put out even small fires.
With the help of a vest with elements, it is possible for car owners to move along the roads, in unlit spaces, when the car breaks down or an accident occurs.
In the event of an accident or forced stop on a highway or road, the company is obligated to inform other drivers that the car is on the way during dark periods of the day or notify that the vehicle is parked on the road for some forced reason.
What should every car have?
- What should every car have?
- What can be useful when traveling in your own car?
- What should a female driver stock up on?
- What may be necessary when driving a car in winter?
Even the most reliable cars can fail because the quality of vehicles rarely matches the quality of road surfaces. There can be a huge number of reasons for breakdowns or other unforeseen situations, and the car owner must prepare for each of them in advance. For this reason, in today’s article we will try to answer the question of what must be in the car while driving.
What can be useful when traveling in your own car?
When traveling by car, even the most pedantic car owner encounters situations when he needs the simplest tools to change a tire or provide assistance to victims of an accident. Therefore, the prescription from the traffic rules indicating the need for mandatory items in the car is, first of all, a vital necessity rather than a rule. It is also worth noting that the list of items specified in the traffic rules is far from exhaustive, since it only includes:
• emergency stop sign.
Studying the standard set of motorists
Having figured out what should be in the car according to the rules, let’s move on to the question of what should be in the car if necessary. In this regard, the new first aid kit raises a lot of questions, which, according to the order of the Ministry of Health, should contain only bandages, gauze bandages, dressing bags, a tourniquet, scissors and several other items that are also not medicines.
On the one hand, the logic of the country's chief doctors is clear: this composition of the first aid kit is acceptable for absolutely all drivers who do not have a medical education. But in practice, it turns out that very often, having a painkiller with them, drivers manage to save a victim in an accident from painful shock, which could take the person’s life before the ambulance arrives. It is all the more illogical for those drivers who themselves suffer from certain diseases and need medication from time to time to refuse medications.
The same discussions arise among drivers in relation to a fire extinguisher. The fact is that a standard powder-type fire extinguisher for cars has a charge of only 2 kg, while in practice even a fire extinguisher with a charge of 4 kg is not always enough. For this reason, it is better to have two fire extinguishers in the car, so that in a situation of real need they can really help.
What are the most important repair tools on the road?
Technical means and tools are not so important on the road, but it is also useful to always have them at hand, no matter how long the distance you go. Let's look at a list of similar tools and accessories for the car:
1. The wiring in a car is considered the most vulnerable, so it is always important to have additional wires on hand in case of burnout. In particular, we are talking about wires, with the help of which, if necessary, it will be possible to “smoke” from another battery.
2. A towing rope that can easily withstand a load of 5 tons or more. To do this, you should choose either a very wide sling or a steel cable, which show themselves to be the most reliable under operating conditions.
3. A basic set of tools that can be very extensive. True, it’s also not worth taking the entire garage with you, since this will make the car heavier and won’t leave any space in the trunk. Therefore, it is better to take with you only:
• a set of wrenches (or at least a wrench with which you can remove and install battery terminals);
• key for removing spark plugs;
• a screwdriver (it is better to have a Phillips and a flat head screwdriver);
• a set of heads for unscrewing hard-to-reach nuts.
4. A spare tire and a jack, without which you are unlikely to be able to install it.
5. Pump. You can choose a foot-operated version, but recently, car enthusiasts are increasingly giving preference to a compressor, which can be activated from the car cigarette lighter.
6. Antifreeze for air conditioning. It is desirable that it be of the same brand as that poured into the cooling system.
7. Distilled water in case of boiling.
8. “Anti-freeze” for washer, which is difficult to do without in winter.
9. A small amount of motor oil that you use in your car.
10. A funnel with which it will be convenient to pour both oil and antifreeze into the system.
11. A set of fuses for your car.
12. A set of spark plugs for emergency replacement.
13. Headlight bulbs (carrying the whole set with you will be unnecessary, so put only low beam bulbs in the car).
14. Flashlight. Both battery-powered and cigarette lighter-powered are suitable, although ideally it is better to have a universal one or two at once.
15. Sandpaper. Although there is no apparent need for it, on older cars there is always not enough of it to clean contacts.
16. Gloves for performing repair work and rags.
17. Jackknife.
18. A canister of water, which may be needed for washing off dirt from license plates, and simply for washing your hands.
19. Brush for cleaning glass from snow.
20. A tester that will help you find the location of a current leak in the car's electrical network.
21. A special product that will help defrost the lock in winter.
Useful little things for the car “on a long journey”
Short trips, if necessary, give the driver and his passengers the opportunity to quickly get home, leaving the car at the scene of the accident and just as quickly return to it with the necessary tools. But if the trip is expected to be long, you should take care of some other useful little things for the car:
1. Gasoline in a canister. This is the most important thing you need to have with you on a long journey, the availability of gas stations on which remains unknown to you. But, in addition to gasoline, it is also worth throwing into the trunk a device for pouring fuel into the tank - a funnel with a socket and a corrugated tube.
2. Old clothes , which can protect you from unforeseen weather conditions and can be useful if urgent repair work is necessary (do not stain new clothes in this case).
3. Axe. It is especially important to have it on hand if your trip may take you into rough terrain.
4. Sapper shovel , which is useful in both snow and mud.
5. Everything you need to light a fire is paper and a special liquid (if it is unavailable, gasoline may also come in handy).
6. Drinking water.
7. Phone charger and spare phone (also make sure that the phone charger can be connected to the cigarette lighter).
8. Insulating tape.
9. Wiring ties.
With such a set of useful things in your car, you can go on any trip. However, in some cases even this list is insufficient.
What should a female driver stock up on?
A woman’s car is a special story, since women’s needs are many times greater than those of men. Therefore, a female driver should also take care of the following useful little things for the car:
— drinking water must be available;
- something for a quick snack - chocolate, dried fruits, nuts (it is worth noting that the chewing process is very calming and allows you to concentrate in a difficult situation on the road, so men should also remember about a snack);
- napkins - as many and different as possible (they will be useful for personal hygiene, in case of a cut, and if necessary, to remove a stain from clothing);
- the necessary tools for removing and applying manicure, since in a car the polish can fall off when you press any button (in addition to the manicure set, it would be useful to take hand cream);
— gloves – if they are desirable for a men’s car, then they are mandatory for a women’s car;
- spare tights, or better yet several pairs in different colors;
— hygiene products, as well as a toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant;
- stash - money that may be needed very unexpectedly.
What may be necessary when driving a car in winter?
Winter is a special time for car enthusiasts. Or rather, it is the most difficult, because all liquids freeze due to frost, locks do not open, the engine does not want to work, you constantly need to clean the glass to get good visibility on the road, you need to take care of winter tires, etc. To reduce the number of unpleasant incidents on the winter road, we recommend taking the following devices and tools with you:
— a shovel, which will be extremely useful in case of strong snowstorms and large snowdrifts on the road;
— a small amount of crushed stone and sand will be the best helpers when the road surface becomes icy;
— a chain on the wheels that prevents slipping (it is especially important to take it with you on a long trip);
— warm clothes for yourself and passengers: gloves, blanket, woolen socks, heating pad.
- food and hot drinks, which are best hidden in a thermos. Take food that is as filling as possible.
- a flashlight that is especially important to have with you in winter, since at this time of year the sun goes below the horizon early.
With such a set you can cope with any breakdown at any distance from the city and in any weather. Whenever you travel, also remember that your safety largely depends on you, so choose the most familiar and safe roads for driving.
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21 things every man should have in his car
You will be prepared for 99% of unforeseen situations that happen on the road if you always carry the things from this list with you.
August 14, 2019
Someone seriously believes that for all occasions in the car it is enough to have just one thing - a flashing light. But you and I are normal people, and therefore we need normal human things.
Our list of 21 items may seem overly long at first glance, but relax: all these necessary items will not take up much space in your car. Moreover, most of these things have probably been in your car for a long time. So you need to make very little effort. And believe me, it's worth it. If something happens on the road, each of these sometimes banal, but always vitally necessary items will pay off handsomely.
Please note: the last five items on the list relate to winter driving. If you know how to add to the list, be sure to leave a comment!
- Paper road maps. Because electronics break down.
- A small but sufficient amount of cash.
- A couple of chocolate bars. (As reader Sergei Vladimirov logically suggested to us, chocolate will most likely melt in the summer, so save it for the winter. And in the summer, be content with muesli bars.)
- Car charger for phone.
- Seat belt cutter. Or a sharp knife.
- Flashlight.
- Matches.
- Minimum set of tools (hammer, screwdrivers, pliers, etc.).
- Bottle of drinking water.
- First aid kit.
- Blanket.
- Fire extinguisher.
- Automobile compressor.
- Glass cleaner bottle.
- Wires for starting the engine.
- Tow rope.
For winter driving: - Shovel.
- A pack of cat litter in the form of stone chips. There will be something to put under the wheels if you get stuck.
- Windshield scraper.
- Anti-skid chains.
- Gloves and hat.
Here's what else our readers advised us:
What you need to have in your car: a kit that can save your life
Modern motorists have stopped thinking about what they need to have in their car in case of an emergency. There are understandable reasons for this. The equipment has become incredibly reliable and does not require maintenance for tens of thousands of kilometers, and the roads are overgrown with a developed infrastructure with numerous gas stations, service centers and all kinds of cafes. And yet, there is no need to relax! In this article we will tell you what must be in your car. And this emergency kit can save your life!
Why is this necessary?
Any motorist can get into an unpleasant situation. Even the most reliable car and well-honed driving skills do not guarantee that you will not get into an accident, find yourself in a natural disaster zone, or ironically break down in the most inopportune place and at the most “right” time. Especially in winter. This means you must always be prepared for this. To do this, we recommend that you acquire all the necessary things. We'll tell you which ones and why.
Trench equipment
First of all, we will conduct an inspection of the car. Each vehicle at the factory is equipped with a minimum set of essential tools. This is the so-called entrenching tool. It includes a jack, a wheel wrench, a spare wheel or tire repair kit, towing eyes (can be removable), and a key for wheel locks (if any). Not a bad set, but often partially or completely useless.
Jack
The standard factory jack is usually either inconvenient or downright weak, but it is small and lightweight. After just a few uses it often breaks. No one guarantees that it will not work out exactly when you need it most. Check its performance or, if there is even the slightest suspicion that it will break down soon, purchase a quality product and take it with you. If you have a rolling hydraulic jack, select a suitable sized support for it (for example, a piece of board or moisture-resistant thick plywood).
Balloon wrench
The handle of that standard frail jack is usually used as a wheel wrench. After visiting a tire center or car service center, you are almost guaranteed not to be able to unscrew the wheel nuts or bolts and will not be able to put on a spare tire - the key will simply curl up or break. Unfortunately, it does not correspond to Russian realities, in which the wheels are tightened with pneumatic tools by eye, until they turn blue. Buy a reinforced wheel wrench, preferably a cross-shaped one, and in addition, it’s a good idea to pick up a piece of pipe to extend it if necessary.
Towing eyes
Remember exactly where the front and rear towing eyes are located. If they are removable, periodically lubricate the threads on the body or drive them with a tap from time to time so that, if necessary, you can easily tow or pull the car out of the snow and mud.
Cable
Complete the car set with a reliable cable. It is best to purchase a textile product from a trusted brand with a guaranteed safety margin and good hooks. The metal tow rope is not elastic and often breaks or damages the eyes. It is a good idea to have a snatch rope that has high elasticity.
Spare wheel/dock
Always keep your spare tire or tire inflated. It is recommended to maintain the pressure in the spare wheel around 3 atm. If initially you only have a wheel or a tire repair kit, but you drive long distances, on bad or deserted roads, get a full-size wheel - it can be placed in a regular place or put in the trunk in a special case.
Compressor and tire repair kit
It doesn’t hurt to always have a powerful compressor from a trusted company with you in case two or more wheels are damaged. And also replenish your supplies with a tire repair kit. We do not recommend using Chinese harnesses, however, such repairs can be very useful in a hopeless situation, when this is the only chance to get to a tire shop or auto shop.
Jump wires
Jump leads usually come in handy during the cold season when batteries lose capacity. In severe frosts, reliable starting wires can be one of the easiest ways to start the engine using the so-called “lighting”. When choosing wires, pay special attention to the quality of the crocodiles and insulation. The correct wires have a silicone sheath that does not tan in the cold.
Fire extinguisher
The fire extinguisher must be known to be working and stored in an easily accessible place. It is best to place it under the driver's seat and securely fasten it. A fire extinguisher placed in the trunk, as a rule, turns out to be useless: by the time you get to it, the car will have already caught fire, especially if it was heavily damaged in an accident. Still, it wouldn’t hurt to have it in the trunk either, as a spare.
Technical fluids
Place small containers with brake fluid and power steering fluid and a scale with engine oil in the trunk. It is not necessary to carry coolant - in an emergency, you can add ordinary water to the tank - this will not lead to serious consequences. The main thing is not to forget to change it at the first opportunity to the correct “cooler”.
Important little things
Above we have listed only the basic minimum of tools, which experienced motorists will definitely expand upon. In the event of a breakdown or accident, such tools may not be enough to continue driving, so the following things will be useful to you:
Fuse set
A blown fuse can deprive you of important vehicle functions, or even immobilize the vehicle. Purchase a set of suitable fuses of all ratings used and put it in the glove compartment. This set costs a penny and takes up little space.
Light bulbs
The same applies to light bulbs. Be sure to carry spare low beam bulbs with you. It's even better to have a complete set of lamps used in your car. It is enough to have at least one inexpensive product of each type.
Keys
Nowadays, almost no motorist carries a set of keys with them for all occasions. However, we recommend having several sizes. First of all, select a key that can be used to remove the terminals from the battery, as well as remove the battery itself for recharging or replacement. If possible, include at least one open-end wrench in the most common sizes in the set.
Spare battery for alarm key fob
If your car is equipped with a non-standard alarm connected to the immobilizer, or a key with a separate power supply, purchase the appropriate batteries and put them in the glove compartment. They cannot be bought everywhere and not always, and the consequences of their absence can be disastrous. Ironically, the immobilizer will turn off the car's engine in the most remote place from civilization. Take care of this in advance.
Fuel canister and funnel
A small canister of fuel will come in handy if there are few gas stations along your route. Of course, it must be supplemented with a suitable funnel. If you travel to other countries, for example, to the European Union, this will also help you save a lot of money (remember, no more than 10 liters are allowed for import into European countries).
Little things for repairs
If there is a minor breakdown, a lot can be fixed with a simple kit: you will need a hammer, tape, soft wire, strong thin rope, two-component epoxy glue and a can of wd-40. With such tools, ingenuity and hands “from the right place”, you can restore a car even with serious breakdowns, and then independently continue driving to the place of repair (tested from personal experience).
Shovel, hatchet, crowbar
Useful for getting your car out of mud or snow. A durable military sapper shovel is sufficient. Folding versions of bayonet blades are also available for sale. Using a hatchet, you can chop branches or brushwood to place under the slipping wheels.
Personal items
Now let's turn to personal essentials.
First aid kit
A modern standard first aid kit can be useful to you in only one case - during a technical inspection. There is nothing in it except bandages, which means it would be useful to bring it to mind. After all, life often depends on it, and you can’t get rid of it with plasters and bandages. Replenish the supply of medications with an antiseptic (iodine, brilliant green, hydrogen peroxide solution), ammonia (a necessary remedy in case of loss of consciousness), a hemostatic tourniquet, analgesics, as well as vital medications constantly used by the driver or passengers - medications for blood pressure, headaches, etc. d. It wouldn’t hurt to have valerian tincture in your medicine cabinet. Be sure to take some baking soda with you - it will neutralize the effect of battery acid that accidentally gets on your skin.
Cloth
During the cold season, it is vital to have a full set of warm clothes in your car. If the car engine stops working or the heater breaks down, you risk freezing within a few tens of minutes. It also doesn’t hurt to have a set of old clothes with you, which will be useful in case of emergency repairs, and cotton gloves - all of this can be easily dirty or, if necessary, used to light a fire.
Blanket or blanket
They will help keep you warm and will be very useful when relaxing in the car. If space allows, we recommend bringing a small pillow with you. A good alternative is an inflatable travel pillow that can be stored in the glove compartment. It is very useful to have a couple of self-heating travel bags in your car.
Matches and fire starters
Be sure to keep matches and fire starters in your car. A fire can become the main means of saving your life in winter if you get into an accident. Ordinary matches will not work here - they quickly become damp and unusable. A lighter is also not the best option: if left in the sun in the cabin, it often explodes from overheating, but in winter the gas does not evaporate well and the lighter does not burn. Buy special hunting matches: they are protected from moisture and are not afraid of strong winds. Also, be sure to have a small container of solvent, alcohol or gasoline in your car - they will help start a fire, even when you do not have dry firewood at your disposal.
Food and drink
Keep a small selection of non-perishable food items in your car. Nuts, dried fruits, and canned food are suitable. It is necessary to have a supply of water. During the cold season, it is best to take a thermos with drinks, for example, hot tea. Dehydration is extremely dangerous and can cost your life.
Personal items
Personal essentials include a folding knife, a good LED flashlight (does not require frequent battery changes and shines brightly) and a car charger for a cell phone.
And finally, remember: any trip by car, even the most familiar and relatively simple one, is fraught with many dangers. This primarily concerns winter conditions. Be attentive to your car and do not forget about this list. It lists only essential items. If possible, expand it with things that can really be useful to you personally, based on operating conditions, vehicle and intended route. Good luck on the roads!
