All about the mandatory set of motorists

In the way, there are very different situations, and often, putting a tool in the trunk, you can easily cope with some small breakdown, which prevents normal and safe movement. In the SDA there is a whole list of items that every motorist must have. And today we will consider what the emergency kit of a motorist should include, and what other tools should be carried in the car in order to avoid trouble.

What is the SDA?

According to the Rules of the Road, every motorist must have in the car only three items, namely:

1. Fire extinguisher.
2. Warning triangle.
3. First Aid Kit.

However, in addition to the listed things, drivers often carry other items with them, which can be of great help in an emergency situation. They can be divided into several categories, depending on the degree of need and purpose. Of course, some of them just do not make sense to carry in the car, but if you have a long way to go, it's better to be safe and put all the necessary tools in the trunk.

It is worth noting that a mandatory set of motorists (road), consisting of three subjects, should be for every driver. Its presence is checked by the inspector, and during the inspection you may have problems if you do not assemble the entire kit. A set of motorist for the vehicle inspection should include all the same three mandatory items.

Requirements for a modern medicine cabinet

Naturally, it is unlikely that any of us will argue about the need for items such as a fire extinguisher and first-aid kit. However, the content of the latter, approved by the Ministry of Health in 2010, causes a lot of controversy among drivers. According to this order, the kit of the motorist should have a set of the following elements:

1. Bandages of different widths.
2. Dressing bag.
3. Haemostatic tourniquet.
4. Gauze wipes are sterile.
5. A set of 3 adhesive plasters.
6. Scissors and medical gloves.
7. A device for artificial respiration, as well as instructions for the use of all these elements.

Why are there no medicines?

This very strange set appeared as a result of the fact that the Ministry decided to go on the principle of abandoning all medicines - supposedly only professional and qualified specialists should use medicines. However, as practice shows, arrivals of ambulance have to wait at times for hours, and in fact a person's life can go sometimes for a second. In addition, with a heat of 30 degrees, the driver or passenger who has got into an accident can simply die from the pain pain. Therefore, many motorists to this "medicine cabinet" add an anesthetic (most often in ampoules) and several disposable syringes.

Fire extinguisher features

It would seem, well, what can be difficult with a fire extinguisher? But in fact, not everything is as simple as it seems at first glance. According to the instructions, this unit must be safe. According to her, only powder-type devices are safe. As practice shows, for effective use it is necessary to have a fire extinguisher with a charge not less than 4 kg, with a hose and a bell. The same devices that are sold in sets for a motorist in the car market, have a charge not exceeding two kilograms. This fire extinguisher will last for a maximum of half the car. Well, in order to extinguish the flame, beating out of the engine, 2 kg of charge will not be enough at all.

What else can you put in the motorist's kit?

In addition to compulsory recruitment, drivers carry with them a basic set of items and tools that can be used at any time and thus help out, in almost every situation. Among them, it should be noted in the first place the tow rope. Also in the way, the main tools can also be used - wrenches, jack, a spanner, a pair of screwdrivers (cross and minus), and a set of heads.

What to take with you on a long journey?

If you are going on a long journey, the motorist bag should contain at least a small capacity for engine oil and antifreeze, as well as a foot or automatic compressor operating on 12 volts. Very often in cars (even on foreign cars) fuses can burn. Therefore, you should stock up a good set of 5, 10, 15, 20 and more amperes. They are inexpensive, but they can be of great help on the road. Together with the fuses, motorists take a set of lamps. Most often this is the near and far light, as well as turn signals and parking lights.

In case you do not know if there are refuellings in the place where you are going to go, take a 10 liter canister with fuel. If you have a gasoline car, be sure to grab a set of candles. Operating elements can be filled with gasoline, and to dry them on the road, it will take a very long time. With a new set of candles for the entire repair, you will take no more than 10 minutes. Also very useful in the way is the multimeter. With the help of this device you can determine the malfunction of any electronic sensor, and simply breakdowns in the electric circuit of the car. In general, a set of motorists can contain a number of different items in the form of flashlights and brushes. The main thing is to know that they will really be useful to you along the way. After all, you do not want to carry an extra thing in the trunk. The main thing - remember that the further you are going to go, the more items should be put in the motorist's set. This will help you find a way out of the most urgent situation.

So, we found out what is included in the mandatory set of motorists, and also how it can be supplemented. Good luck!