THE PREPAREDNESS PASSPORT
Build Your Vehicle Preparedness Capabilities
Your vehicle can be an essential resource during an emergency. Learn to maintain vehicle readiness, prepare for unexpected roadside problems and develop the practical skills needed to travel safely, respond to breakdowns and manage situations when help may be delayed.
Knowledge first. Skills second. Gear third.
Six Essential Vehicle Preparedness Capabilities
Develop the knowledge and practical skills to maintain vehicle readiness, manage roadside emergencies and preserve safe transportation during unexpected disruptions.
READINESS & PREVENTION
Learn to inspect your vehicle, maintain essential supplies, identify potential mechanical problems and reduce the risk of preventable breakdowns.
EVACUATION MOBILITY
Prepare your vehicle for emergency travel, understand transportation limitations and develop practical alternatives when your primary transportation becomes unavailable.
ROADSIDE EMERGENCIES
Learn to assess roadside hazards, protect yourself and your passengers, request assistance and respond appropriately to common vehicle emergencies.
BASIC REPAIR
Develop practical vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting skills, including the safe use of essential roadside tools and equipment.
RECOVERY SAFETY
Understand vehicle recovery hazards, equipment limitations and when professional recovery assistance is the safer option.
STRANDING SUPPORT
Prepare to manage an unexpected delay or stranding situation through appropriate supplies, shelter, communication and informed decision-making.
Your Path to Vehicle Readiness
Build the knowledge and practical skills to keep your vehicle ready, respond safely to roadside problems and maintain transportation capability when normal assistance may be delayed.
LEVEL I
PREPARED
I know it.
Understand vehicle readiness, prevention, operating limitations, roadside hazards and safe recovery principles.
LEVEL II
CAPABLE
I can do it.
Demonstrate vehicle checks, evacuation mobility, roadside emergency response, basic repair, recovery safety and stranding support.
LEVEL III
FIELD READY
I’ve proven it.
Complete the Vehicle Field Challenge by safely applying vehicle preparedness skills, adapting to a change and identifying improvements after the exercise.
Your Preparedness Journey Starts Here
Build knowledge, practice essential skills and work toward demonstrated capability.