Essential Items for Every Driver's Emergency Kit

No one plans to break down, get a flat tire, or find themselves stranded on a dark road. But being unprepared can turn a minor inconvenience into a stressful, and even dangerous, situation. Having a well-stocked emergency kit in your trunk is like having an insurance policy—you hope you never need it, but you will be incredibly grateful to have it when you do. Here are five essential items that should be in every driver"s emergency kit.