Before you head out, visit WSDOT’s website for the latest road conditions in Washington.
Despite all the precautions you take to prevent a breakdown, drivers need to be ready for the times something unexpected goes wrong with your car. AAA recommends you pack and carry an emergency driving kit on every trip.
Here is a list of all the items that should be in every emergency kit:
- Charged mobile phone, pre-programmed with rescue apps, emergency services and family phone numbers
- First-aid kit
- Warning devices (flares or triangles)
- Jumper cables
- Flashlight with fresh batteries
- Tire gauge
- Rags or paper towels
- Basic toolkit (screwdrivers, pliers, adjustable wrench)
- Window washer fluid
- Water and non-perishable food items for human and pet passengers
- Hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, face masks
Winter Driving requires a few additional items:
- Ice scraper, snow brush and snow shovel
- Bag of abrasive material (sand, kitty litter) or traction mats
- Small shovel
- Blankets
- Extra set of warm clothes (gloves, hats, scarves)
- A winter-formulated window washer fluid
