Planning that Summer road vacation should include preparing the car for the unplanned.
AAA says you want to include items like jumper cables, a cell phone charger and road maps.
There’s also the matter of snacks and water for you and your pets if you get stuck in a long line of traffic.
Ready.gov also provides an emergency kit checklist.
They recommend getting the car checked before you go, including the oil, tires, brakes, battery and antifreeze.
They also recommend trying to keep the gas tank over half full in case you get stuck in a line of traffic.
