8 useful items that drivers should equip in their cars

To expand visibility while driving and to fix problems when the car suddenly "breaks down", drivers should equip their cars with some additional tools.

In addition to some available features, drivers should equip themselves with some "items" to handle problems.

Cars today are equipped with a series of convenient, safe and driver-supporting features... However, not all manufacturers are so thoughtful as to fully equip you with items to help you overcome problems such as limited visibility, dead batteries or flat tires... Therefore, to be proactive in all situations, you should equip yourself with the following small items:

Rear camera

The rear camera is a useful feature that helps the driver see clearly when driving in narrow inner-city areas. However, not all car models are equipped with this feature by the manufacturer.

Therefore, to increase safety and support visibility, drivers should install a rear camera on the car. For cars with a central screen on the dashboard, when installing a rear camera, it can be used to integrate the image from the rear camera, helping the driver easily observe when reversing or parking.

Blind spot mirror

In addition to the rear camera, the small anti-blind spot mirror designed to be attached to the side rearview mirror is a useful item that helps drivers expand their field of vision, easily observe the surroundings and limit blind spots while driving.

Dash cam

Dash cams are gradually becoming a trend for drivers as they not only record the moments of each trip, but also act as a living witness in case of an unfortunate collision. In addition, on high-end dash cam devices, manufacturers also integrate many features such as warnings of overspeeding, wrong lane, collision, battery capacity monitoring or parking monitoring... to support the driver.

With the current complicated traffic situation, drivers should equip themselves with a dash cam. This device uses the power source on the car and is very easy to install.

Tire pressure gauge

Tire pressure is considered one of the important parameters affecting the safety and control of the vehicle. If the pressure on each tire deviates too much from the standard level, it will not only reduce tire life, increase fuel consumption, but also endanger the car user.

Therefore, when using the car, the driver should equip a measuring device to monitor the pressure of each tire. Before each trip, this device should be used to measure the pressure of each tire and then compare it with the standard tire pressure parameters usually posted on the front door of the driver to adjust accordingly. In addition, if possible, a tire pressure sensor system should be installed to regularly monitor this parameter.

Mini electric pump

Most cars have tools to remove and replace spare tires, but in case the remaining tires are flat or punctured unexpectedly, drivers should equip themselves with a mini pump to temporarily inflate the tires before driving to the nearest tire repair shop. Currently, mini pumps for cars are compactly designed and can be connected to the car's power source via a charging port.

Battery jumper cable

When using a car, drivers should have 2 battery jumper cables ready to use in case of a dead battery. The battery jumper cable usually consists of 2 separate wires, in which the red wire connects the positive terminal (+), the black wire connects the negative terminal (-). You should choose the type of wire about 2 meters long, with a clamp available for easy use. In addition, drivers should also know the steps to jump start the battery to handle the problem.

Flashlight

Having a flashlight in the car will help the driver easily observe and handle damage in the engine compartment, under the car or change the wheel... when the car has a problem at night. For convenience, you should buy flashlights with a charging cord that can be connected to the car's charging port.

Spare bulb

Headlights are essential active safety equipment, helping drivers see when driving at night or in bad weather. Therefore, it is advisable to have spare bulbs and tools ready in the car to replace them, in case the light suddenly burns out while driving.

According to TNO