Car Emergency
Prepare vehicle equipment, roadside plans and supplies for everyone travelling.
Prepared Base checklist
Your checklist
Check what you already have and choose what to work on next.
Roadside and breakdown equipment0 / 6
Keep accessible inside the car.
Only deploy where safe; never place one on a motorway.
Record provider and policy information.
Choose a compatible unit and learn to use it.
Check vehicle compatibility and instructions.
Choose a unit appropriate for the vehicle and follow instructions.
Winter readiness and vehicle safety checks0 / 6
Keep before cold weather.
Useful where winter driving risk warrants it.
Check tyres, fuel or charge, screenwash and routine maintenance.
Learn the vehicle's emergency exit arrangements; check any escape tool is compatible with its glass.
Follow current Highway Code guidance; do not stay in an unsafe position.
Check temperatures have not damaged water, food, batteries or medicines.
Food, warmth and clothing0 / 5
Keep an accessible bottle for each person.
Keep portable food that suits the household.
Keep enough for everyone, including people with limited mobility.
Choose practical outdoor clothing.
Keep comfortable footwear accessible.
Lighting and first aid0 / 3
Keep in a known location; use instead of candles.
Match the sizes and chemistry of your devices; store safely.
Keep a suitable household kit accessible; check contents and expiry dates.
Power, navigation and contacts0 / 5
Keep charged and check it can charge your phone.
Useful when travelling; never idle a vehicle in an enclosed space.
Keep compatible cables for essential devices.
Download and keep paper route information for relevant places.
Record family, neighbours, schools and essential providers.
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