Car Essentials List for Women

Female drivers are often misjudged about their driving skills. You may be a female driver and tired of hearing stereotypical comments about female drivers being slow, reckless, and accident-prone. However, research proves the opposite. Women are statistically better and safer drivers than men. They are less negligent and less likely to be seen in an accident.

Hence, next time you're at the end of a sexist remark, show who is the boss! Always be prepared - stay safe, comfortable, and ready for emergencies on the road before you take your car on a trip make sure you have all the car accessories for your car.

Whether it's a long road trip or a quick shopping trip, this list of car essentials for women is sure to come in handy. If you're the type of man looking for thoughtful gift ideas for the most important woman in your life - your mom, wife, girlfriend, or sister - then this auto must-have list is perfect for you!

Car Essentials for Women for For Road Safety and Survival

1. Vehicle Documents

Every car owner must always carry the following important documents with you while driving:

·       Driver's license
·       Certificate of Car Registration and Official Receipt (OR/CR)
·       Insurance Policy

All drivers, not only women, must take note that driving without a license and/or OR/CR will result in a fine of ₱1,000. You must not forget to bring your car insurance policy too. This is very useful if billing is required.

2. First Aid Kit

A first aid kit is among the most important car essentials for women that you should never drive without. If someone is injured in the car, gets dizzy or in pain, this kit can help them feel better on the drive to the nearest clinic or hospital. Among the most crucial things to keep in your car emergency kit are antiseptic, bandages, cotton balls, gauge pads, gloves, medication for headaches, dizziness, allergies, diarrhea, etc., and scissors.

3. Baby/Toddler Essentials

For moms who often travel with their little ones, having a bag full of baby care and safety items in the car is essential. Driving moms must prepare these baby and toddler car essentials before driving with their child: child car seat/child restraint system, diapers, baby wipes, paper towels, baby bottles or milk cups and other baby products.

4. Early Warning Device

An early warning device (also known as a triangular warning light) must be used when stopping on the shoulder due to a car breakdown. This allows oncoming vehicles to see your vehicle and prevents collisions on the shoulder of the road.

5. Mobile Phone Charger

Forgot to turn on your phone last night? No problem if you have a charger in your car. Even if your smartphone battery lasts a long time, you never know when it will run out. You need enough battery life to make a call or ask for roadside assistance when your car breaks down. So always have a charger ready. Also, women should bring spare batteries of her smartphone.

6. Spare Tire

Just because you're a woman doesn't mean you can't change a flat tire yourself. Find the right spare tire for your specific vehicle (check your car owner's manual or contact your local auto service center) and keep it in your trunk. Keep it with right tire pressure gauge.

7. Jumper Cable

It can be very stressful when your car's battery dies while you are rushing to an important appointment. A jumper cable to get the car battery working again is her one of the car essentials for women. This piece of accessories should always keep in your car as an emergency kit.

8. Car Jack and Cross Wrench

A reserve tire is not the only thing that is essential for women's tire changes. It's also nice to have the right tools to jack up the car as well as remove the lug nuts that hold the wheels in place. To get the job done right, have a jack suitable for your vehicle and an X wrench to loosen the permanently installed lug nuts.

 9. Flashlight

A small flashlight and extra batteries are the best car accessories for a woman who needs to alter a flat tire in the dark. Your phone's built-in flashlight can get the job done, but it's nice to have a backup in cases when your phone runs out of battery.

10. Duct Tape

For car problems that need a temporary fix, you can count on duct tape to get the job done.  Use for leaking hoses, broken mirrors and damaged car parts. Replacing problematic parts can be time consuming.

11. Mineral Water Bottles

You have to drink everywhere, even when you're on the go. If your car is stopped and you're stuck somewhere with no supermarket or sari-sari shop nearby, having bottled water in your car comes in handy. It is also useful as a temporary solution to an overheated engine.

12. Non-perishable Foods

Why does it feel so much worse to be stranded in the middle of the road? A hungry stomach. Make sure you have a supply of snacks like granola bars and trail mix to keep you full while you wait for help along the way.

13. Car Phone Mount/Holder and Bluetooth Earphone

Driving safely means getting behind the wheel and keeping your eyes on the road. Secure your phone to a sturdy mount for easy access when using driving apps like Waze. Pair your phone with a Bluetooth headset to receive important calls when you're out and about alone.

Car Essentials for Women for Travel Convenience and Comfort

1. Spare change or extra cash

Always have a coin purse in your glove compartment. That way, you won't have to rummage through your pockets for coins to pay for gas, tolls, parking, or drive-thru orders. A few 50 pesos and 20 pesos bills and coins of various denominations in your car should be enough emergency cash.

2. Driving shoes

Driving in heels, platform shoes, strappy sandals, or flip-flops may be cute and stylish, but such shoes are never safe or comfortable. Not only can your feet hurt from long rides, but your shoes can slip under your pedals. Light and comfortable driving shoes are essential, especially for long car trips. The sole is neither too thin nor too thick, has good grip and is not too thick. Your Safest options:  Sneakers with thin soles, low shoes, hiking shoes.

3. Period protection kit

Hmmm, the scariest time of the month! Your monthly menstrual period may come earlier or later than expected. Stash extra sanitary pads, tampons, wipes, panty liners in the pocket under the driver's seat and take the stress and embarrassment out of it. It is one of the essential items that woman should always bring.

4. Driving sunglasses

Getting stuck in traffic with the blinding intensity of the sun is bad for your eyes. Wear sunglasses if necessary to protect from the heat of the sun. Store a pair in your glove compartment or glove box.

The best driving sunglasses for women are in neutral colors (such as gray or brown), offer 100% UV protection, and have a comfortable fit.

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