Top 5 best emergency tools for car drivers

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By PaulGoodman67

Accidents involving cars are unfortunately very common. The statistics show that it is not just breakdowns that drivers need to be worried about, with around 115 people dying each day in the US in vehicle crashes. Sadly, many of the fatalities and injuries are avoidable and happen because car drivers haven’t taken the relevant emergency tools. Below are 5 emergency tools for cars that could save your life one day, or maybe the life of a child or a loved one? You should seriously consider buying at least one of each emergency tool if you want to avoid exacerbating a problem or injury, or creating another unnecessary fatality.

Car drivers who do more than travel a few local journeys are especially vulnerable and they need to be sure that they have a full range of emergency tools.  Difficult terrain and challenging weather conditions can also play a negative role in a car driver's safety.  Having said all that, however, breakdowns and car crashes can happen to anyone at any time in any place and everyone should have the essential emergency tools with them at all times.

Medique 40061 First Aid Kit, 61-Piece
Amazon Price: $11.75
List Price: $13.32

Essential medical supplies

This very reasonably priced 61 piece car first aid kit comes in a sturdy carrying case with plenty of basic medical supplies inside it. It has enough inside it to take care of most minor ailments and injuries, yet is small enough not to take up all the room in your trunk.

Beacon Flares

Another set of essential emergency tools for your car are these sturdy and competitively priced emergency beacon flares with storage bag. This type of roadsite emergency kit can literally be a lifesaver if you break down on a busy highway.

LifeHammer The Original Emergency Hammer (Orange)
Amazon Price: $13.99
List Price: $14.95

Emergency window breaker

Everyone should have one of these car escape tools installed in his car, preferably installed in the middle console or above the driver. Emergency window breakers can literally save lives in the aftermath of a car crash. The Original LifeHammer Orange is wonderfully designed and can cut a seat belt as well as shatter windows. An emergency tool no one can afford to be without!

Swiss+Tech UKCSB-1 Utili-Key 6-in-1 KeyChain MultiTool
Amazon Price: $4.99
List Price: $9.99

Multitool keychain

This roadside emergency tool is simply the most versatile and lightweight Utili-Key on the market, certainly for its price, in my opinion. It is simply one of the most convenient multi-tools out there and it has helped me personally out of a few scrapes in the past. I would highly recommend it, both for mundane tasks and for dealing with problems that are much more serious.

Roadside Kit

This roadside emergency kit is fantastic value for money and gives you a set of easy to use emergency tools that will deal with most common problems. The 36 piece contents of the durable case include a first aid kit, 12 volt compressor, and jumper cables.

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SallyTX Level 2 Commenter 9 months ago

Great tips! Voted up and useful! ;D

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kschimmel Level 6 Commenter 4 months ago

I've never heard of the Life Hammer, but it does sound like a great tool for a worst-case emergency.

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