Having a car unlocks the seemingly endless freedom of the open road — and the inevitability that something will eventually leave you stranded on the side of it, wishing you had an emergency car kit ...

We don’t have any Boy Scouts in our family, but we try to travel with as much preparedness as we can stand, which means that we always have a road trip first aid kit stashed in the trunk of our car.

Health and safety aren't things you want to skimp out on, so having a well-stocked first aid kit in your car should be something you're willing to spend on. Health and safety aren't things you want to ...

It's the sort of scenario we've all seen in movies but never imagine finding ourselves in: Your car breaks down on a desolate road, far from civilization, with nightfall approaching or inclement ...

Seventy percent of winter deaths related to snow and ice occur in cars, according to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Depending on where you live, wintertime can bring severe cold ...

In an emergency you will need to be prepared and have the right gear in case you need it. Carry equipment for treating injuries, inflating or changing tires or starting a dead battery. Cars are safe ...