As the mother of two little boys, my life suddenly jumped from all things fancy to all things dirty and, by dirty, I mean that in a quite literal sense. Mudpies and matchbox cars have become my forte and the older they get, the bigger the toys get. Add into the mix the fact that Daddy is a car enthusiast and I’m surely on this path for the long haul. With everything from race cars and go-karts to Jeeps and monster trucks, it’s safe to say that I know my way around a vehicle pretty well these days.
We tend to go off-roading a lot so, accordingly, we keep ourselves pretty well prepared for the inevitable. With enough tools on hand to fix just about anything, tow straps to pull ourselves out of the deepest ruts, a battery jump box, plenty of snacks, a jack and stands, spare clothes, blankets, and more – you name it, we probably have it. Luckily, we haven’t had to put much of it to use. From time to time little things come up but (knock on wood) no true vehicle emergencies have happened. Unfortunately, I cannot say the same for everyone. All too often I see folks on the side of the road struggling to change a tire, stuck in parking lots because their car battery is dead, and we even get the occasional phone calls to rescue a friend stuck in an unforgiving mud hole. Now, surely, we’ve upped the ante with our own ventures and very well may be prepared for the worst of the worst but it certainly beats being unprepared, right? In a recent survey it was concluded that two-thirds of drivers had some sort of “junk” in their vehicle but a mere 5% had the tools necessary in the event of a roadside emergency. Now, after this frigid polar vortex has taken over a majority of the nation and caused chaotic events like the massive gridlocked traffic jam in Georgia and multi-vehicle accidents across the country, it’s time for a change.
Do you know what the recommended compilation of roadside emergency equipment is? When it comes to being prepared for roadside emergencies, men are more likely than women to have at least one of the emergency supplies on hand, but even so, only one in every twenty people actually has all necessary supplies on hand. State Farm is hoping to change that.
The recommended roadside emergency kit that you should keep handy consists of ten items including (but not limited to) jumper cables, hazard triangles, road flares, a flashlight, first aid kit, windshield scraper, blanket, non-perishable food, water, and, of course, a spare tire. Do you have it all? If not, you should definitely look into doing so.
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One (1) winner will receive a State Farm Roadside Emergency Trunk Junk Overhaul Prize Pack that includes the following:
- Complete Roadside Emergency Kit
- Triangular-shaped Hazard Warning Sign Tote Bag
- 1 Set of Jumper Cables
- 1 Heavy-duty Plastic Ice Scraper
- 1 Tire Pressure Gauge
- 1 Nine Piece Ratchet Set with Rigid Hand Driver
- 1 Pair of Standard Slip-Joint Pliers
- 1 Flathead Screwdriver
- 1 Phillips Screwdriver
- 1 Roll of Red Electrical Tape
- Blade-Style Automotive Fuses
- 1 Pair of White Work Gloves
- Insulated Ring & Spade Terminals
- Mini LED Flashlight
- Nature Valley Granola Bars
- Supa Cham Towel
- Shoulder Tote Bag
Giveaway open to US residents only. Ends 2/17/14. ARV of $50
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105 Responses
I stay calm while skidding.
The tip saying to remain calm if you start to skid…probably easier said than done but a very important tip.
I find the “Pull off the highway, if possible, turn on your hazard lights or light flares, and hang a distress flag from an antenna or window” useful
Allow more time for braking when visibility is poor.
Turning on hazards if you have to stop on the side of the road, many people need to learn that one.
Run your vehicle’s engine and heater about 10 minutes each hour to keep warm. Open a downwind window slightly for ventilation and clear snow from the exhaust pipe to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
Always carry emergency supplies in your vehicle. You never know what could happen even in good weather conditions!
Turning on your hazzard lights when you have to pull off to the side of the road.
Since we’ve had a lot of freezing temperatures lately, Keep your gas tank at least half full to prevent gas line freeze-up is a very useful tip!
Making sure to turn on your hazards if you pull off the road, and staying calm
Pack a Survival Kit
In case you’re ever marooned in your vehicle, you might want to keep a small survival kit on hand, in case of emergencies. Some useful items include:
Compass
Ice scraper and brush
Wooden matches
High-energy, non-perishable food
Cell phone charger
Blankets and warm clothing
So important especially in Winter time!
I liked the having a pack a survival kit- it is so important to have those items in your car, in the winter.
Conserve your vehicle’s battery. Use lights, heat, and radio sparingly.
Keep your gas tank at least half full to prevent gas line freeze-up. I’m guilty of not always doing that one. I should know better.
Remain in your vehicle so help can find you.
I found the tips on preparing your vehicle for winter most useful. There is nothing worse than breaking down in the winter, especially when it’s caused by something that could have been prevented. thank you.
I like their tip about staying calm if you start to skid. We have a new teenage driver in our house (OMG) and the weather here has been bad. One thing we’ve reminded him is to stay calm and try not to over-correct in a situation like that.
Run your vehicle’s engine and heater about 10 minutes each hour to keep warm. Open a downwind window slightly for ventilation and clear snow from the exhaust pipe to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
Visited the site and the most useful tip is : In case you’re ever marooned in your vehicle, you might want to keep a small survival kit on hand, in case of emergencies. We have been experiencing a lot of snow recently so its very apt.
Pack a survival kit, that’s something I never think of.
It’s always good to keep a few ready to eat food items in your car, such as nuts, dried fruit or energy bars. I’ve also read that having a few garbage bags can be helpful also.
Keep your gas tank at least half full to prevent gas line freeze-up. .
Allow more time for braking when visibility is poor.
They have lots of good tips. I think the Stay Calm is probably applies to most situations. The other would be to pack a survival kit and always keep it in your car
If you are stranded tips….Run your vehicle’s engine and heater about 10 minutes each hour to keep warm. Open a downwind window slightly for ventilation and clear snow from the exhaust pipe to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
I find that turning on your hazzard lights when you have to pull off to the side of the road was helpful.
Allow more time to brake in poor weather.
I like the tip with a list of emergency supplies you should have in your car.
To turn your hazards on while you are pulled over at all times.
Stay clam if you start to skid! I’ve seen so many people go in ditches because they freak out!
One of my favorite tips is to check Antifreeze and windshield wiper fluid levels.
Thank you!
Carry Emergency Supplies
Allow more time for braking when visibility is poor. Good no matter where you live.
Keep your gas tank at least half full to prevent gas line freeze-up.
Run your vehicle’s engine and heater about 10 minutes each hour to keep warm. Open a downwind window slightly for ventilation and clear snow from the exhaust pipe to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
carry emergency supplies a needed rule for every car
Don’t use cruise control on icy roads.
Preparing your vehicle for winter list! We never remember to do this until something happens!
Keep your gas tank at least half full to prevent gas line freeze ups
Allow more time for braking when visibility is poor. – See more at: https://eightymphmom.com/2014/02/state-farm-roadside-emergency.html#sthash.fCuNp8Ku.dpuf
check Tire pressure and tread life and Make sure your exhaust pipe is not clogged with mud or snow. –
Antifreeze and windshield wiper fluid levels
very important
“Stay calm if you start to skid.” This is very important! When you look the breaks up, that’s when you end up in a ditch!
Pack a Survival Kit
In case you’re ever marooned in your vehicle, you might want to keep a small survival kit on hand, in case of emergencies. Some useful items include:
Compass….I would have never thought of that!
stay calm when skidding
The tip I find most useful and that a lot of people don’t know is..If stranded…”Run your vehicle’s engine and heater about 10 minutes each hour to keep warm. Open a downwind window slightly for ventilation and clear snow from the exhaust pipe to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.”
I like the Carry Emergency Supplies tip.
Stay calm if stranded and to care a snack and to Run your vehicle’s engine and heater about 10 minutes each hour to keep warm. Open a downwind window slightly for ventilation and clear snow from the exhaust pipe to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning
The best tip, and what we’re always reminded of here in MN, is that if you do get stranded somewhere, NEVER leave your car. Stay with it and stay as warm as possible!
I am always careful when skidding.
I never thought about keeping my gas tank at least half full-makes sense-now I know. Thanks.
If stranded, running engine and heater for 10 minutes an hour and clearing snow from the exhaust pipe to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
I think this tip is most useful: Call 911 if you have a phone and describe your location as precisely as possible. I work for 911 and cannot stress enough the importance of being aware of your surroundings and where you’re at so you can help the dispatcher locate you.
Thanks.
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If a winter storm strands you with your vehicle, Remain in your vehicle so help can find you.
I like State Farm’s winter driving survival tip: Run your vehicle’s engine and heater about 10 minutes each hour to keep warm. Open a downwind window slightly for ventilation and clear snow from the exhaust pipe to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
Pack a Survival Kit
Stay Calm if Standed: Need to study this…..I am sure I would be in pure panic mode if it happened to me!
The section Follow Winter Driving Recommendations is really helpful. I always allow a much greater distance to stop when it is icy.
Keep your gas tank 1/2 full I really need to get in the habit of this!!
Pack a Survival Kit because you never know when you will need it. Be prepared 🙂
living in the Northeast, I already do most of what was listed…however the pack a survival kit is one that most people don’t really think about until it’s needed.
We have a winter survival kit in each of our cars, but we don’t have a compass in it like State Farm suggests. That’s a really good item to add!
Making sure you have emergency supplies!!
Don’t use cruise control when it’s icy on the roads!
Because I live in MN a good tip is to stay calm when your car slides. Also always have winter weather emergency gear in your car.
Pack a Survival Kit
I thought that packing a survival kit was a very good tip. I think this is the one that most people forget about. I am usually well prepared, as i live in New England but this is one that I do not have in my vehicle.
i didn’t knwo the tip about keeping your gas tank at least half full to prevent gas line freeze-up.
Don’t use cruise controls on icy roads. I know someone who does, so I’l have to pass that to him.
I think “Keep your gas tank at least half full to prevent gas line freeze-up” to prevent stalling.
I wish I were a better driver in the rain
Stay Calm no matter what !!!!!!!! OK at least try to …TY
carry emergency supplies..the reason I am entering this giveaway.
Allow more time for braking when visibility is poor.
Run your engine and heater 10 mins an hour to keep warm
Carry emergency supplies in your car!
I learned to turn on hazards if you have to stop on the side of the road.
Breaking on time before and accident and always using a flare when getting a flat to warn oncoming cars..
make sure you have gasoline at over 50 percent so your gasoline line does not freeze
Never warm up your vehicle in a closed garage.
Turning on hazzard lights when pulling off the road.
Keep your gas tank at least half full to prevent gas line freeze-up
Thanks for the contest.
Preparing your vehicle for winter would be most useful because by doing so, it will most likely, deter the car from breaking down.
Carry Emergency Supplies
I learned that it’s very important to keep and emergency kit in your vehicle filled with supplies.
Not to use cruise control on icy roads is a good tip to know.
their most useful tips for me — i never thought to keep wooden matches or extra antifreeze in my emergency kit.
I like the tip to not use cruise control on icy roads.
I did not know about the rule to keep your gas tank half full to prevent fuel line freeze-up. This is something I am glad to learn about.
Make sure to have a full tank
Always carry emergency supplies in your car.
I think packing a survival kit is the most useful for our family
Don’t panic when starting to skid…lying, I panic when starting to skid.
If I get stranded I don’t think I would of thought of this, very helpful
Run your vehicle’s engine and heater about 10 minutes each hour to keep warm. Open a downwind window slightly for ventilation and clear snow from the exhaust pipe to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
The most helpful was “Keep your gas tank at least half full to prevent gas line freeze-up.” Now, if I can only convince my husband…
Checking “Antifreeze and windshield wiper fluid levels” was the most helpful advice for me.
Keep window wash fluid full
I think the best tip they list is the one to prepare your car for the winter.
Carry Emergency Supplies
Keep your gas tank at least half full to prevent gas line freeze-up..I did not know this.
Don’t use cruise control on icy roads, I had never heard that before
Keep the gas tank to at least half full
i like the stay calm if you start to skid
Such an important tip Stay calm if you start to skid.
Never warm up your vehicle in a closed garage. The ultimate advice