Thanks Chris,
Those are good suggestions.
Dan
67CC
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2006 3:19
PM
Subject: Re: IML: IML SAFETY LIST
Some basics, off the top of my
head:
- A
fire extinguisher of the automotive type, kept where you can get to it
easily (buried in a bin in the trunk is not the place).
- Wheel chocks (they make little folding ones that
work well). If you have to jack up a rear wheel, the opposite rear often
rises, too, and the front wheels won?t keep the car from rolling.
- A
basic first-aid kit.
- A
valid auto club membership card or equivalent (Hagerty Insurance offers a
roadside assistance plan for policyholders for a bargain price).
- Basic tools that fit your car (a few wrenches,
screwdrivers, etc.).
- Spare fuses and a spare ballast resistor.
- Good quality jumper cables.
- An
inflated spare tire no older than the other tires. Check it regularly and
keep it overinflated. You can then deflate it to normal pressure if you have
to install it.
- A
folding emergency triangle (reflector), especially if your car does not have
hazard flashers (but even if it does).
- Cheap painter?s coveralls and an empty lawn-size
trash bag in case you need to change and stow a messy tire.
- A
good flashlight with fresh batteries.
- A
container of hand-wipes.
- Mechanic?s gloves (Sears has these on sale for $9.99
all the time).
- A
rubber mallet to reinstall wheel covers (or just leave them off till you get
home...you?ll probably make that the spare again
anyway).
If you?re
taking a longer trip away from unfamiliar areas, there are other things to
pack, but for everyday driving, these are some basic things. They won?t take
up much space or add much weight.
Just my thoughts!
Chris in
LA 67 Crown 78 NYB Salon
On 12/9/06 3:30 PM, Dan at
sunup@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
After reading Jay's "Horror Story" it struck me
how critical a fire extinguisher was in his situation and how so
many of us never thought seriously about carrying one. It made me
wonder if anyone has a "Safety List" they'd care to share. If not,
suggestions for other items might help each of us to develop his
own?
Thank you,
Dan
Collins
67 Crown Coupe
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