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Roadside Emergency: Flares and First Aid

Feb 28, 2018

Wednesday, 28 February, 2018

Whether on a country road or a city street, having an emergency roadside kit in your vehicle is essential. A few items could keep you comfortable and safe until help arrives.

  • Reflective triangles or flares will help alert oncoming cars. If you are not comfortable with road flares, LED flares are available now. It is a good idea to learn how to light a flare, just in case. Practice in a safe, dry location.
  • Keep a first aid in the car. It should contain some sterile gauze, alcohol wipes, gloves, some antibacterial ointment, and bandages.
  • Tire inflators, such as fix-a-flat, can revive a low tire enough to get to a mechanic. The canister attaches to the valve stem of the tire and sprays a solution inside. It is not a permanent fix, but it can get you to safety.

Our service department at Steet-Ponte Ford in Yorkville can help get your car ready for the road. Tire and engine maintenance is one small way to prevent some roadside emergencies.

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