PReparing your vehicle

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A prepared vehicle:

• Is well maintained.  There is no substitute, and no amount of upgrades or modifications which will make up for poor maintenance.  Be aggressive with preventative maintenance.

• Is equipped with high quality tires.  Tires connect your vehicle to the road.  They are a critical safety device.  Durable ones ideal for your typical weather and road conditions will be more reliable in an emergency.

• Is refueled regularly.  A half-full tank is the new empty.  Ideally, your vehicle never gets below 3/4 of a tank.

• Is Rain-X treated during rainy times of year.  

• Is regularly checked to ensure spare tire integrity.  A good tire shop can verify your spare is reliable and make recommendations on tools best suited for changing a tire in the field.

• Carries an emergency kit for injuries and illnesses.