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Ready.gov lists cat litter or sand in a car emergency kit. What is it for?

Better tire traction.

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  1. Absorbing oil leaks
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  3. Cleaning the windshield

Why: Ready.gov lists cat litter or sand for better tire traction. Sprinkle it under a stuck tire on ice or snow.

Huh, didn't know that: Ready.gov's car kit also lists jumper cables, flares or a reflective triangle, an ice scraper, a blanket and a map.

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Answer: Better tire traction. Ready.gov lists cat litter or sand for better tire traction. Sprinkle it under a stuck tire on ice or snow.

  1. Ready.gov: Car Safety www.ready.gov/car
    Cat litter or sand (for better tire traction)
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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