subject: Houston Ford helps drivers prepare for an emergency [print this page] There are dozens of precautions that can be taken to ensure a vehicle is safe and efficient. Drivers are equipped with cell phones and on board equipment that is designed to help them in the event of an emergency. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, there is always a chance that an accident or breakdown can lead to a stranded driver. The staff at Houston Ford want all of our customers to arrive safely to each destination and recommend each vehicle be equipped with an emergency roadside assistance kit.
You can opt to purchase a kit that is ready to go or make one of your own. Ford dealers in Houston recommend the following basic items be placed in each kit; basic first aid supplies, bottled water and granola bars, blanket, flares, jumper cables, 2 quarts of oil and a multipurpose tool. These are the very basic items that will help in an emergency situation.
Here at Ron Carter Ford, we want all drivers to be prepared for the worst case scenario and recommend packing these following items in addition to the basics listed above. Include in your emergency roadside assistance kit a help sign, pen and paper, candles, tire inflator and a flashlight with extra batteries. When you prepare for the worst, you can rest assured if you were stranded and waiting for help, you would have some of the tools needed to aid in your rescue. The emergency roadside kit used to be a common item in vehicles, however the popularity of cell phones and other devices have made some drivers a bit too reliant on technology. The standard emergency kit will prove as a back up if technology fails.
Houston Ford helps drivers prepare for an emergency
