What Every New Driver Should Keep in Their Car
This isn't a list of gadgets. It's the small set of gear we'd actually put in a new driver's car.
Safety Essentials
The basics that make a new driver more visible and a little safer from day one.
Student Driver Magnet
A removable magnet or decal lets other drivers know to give your teen extra room and patience while they learn.
Shop student driver magnetsFront-and-Rear Dash Cam
A dual dash cam records the road in both directions — invaluable for sorting out fender-benders and reviewing driving habits together.
Shop front-and-rear dash camsPhone Mount
Keeps navigation in view and hands on the wheel. A sturdy vent or dashboard mount removes the temptation to hold the phone.
Shop car phone mountsEmergency Readiness
Inexpensive gear that turns a roadside problem into a minor inconvenience.
Portable Jump Starter
A dead battery shouldn't strand a new driver. A compact lithium jump starter gets the car going without flagging down a stranger.
Shop portable jump startersRoadside Emergency Kit
Jumper cables, a reflective triangle, gloves, and a flashlight in one bag — the kind of thing you only miss when you need it.
Shop roadside emergency kitsCompact First-Aid Kit
A small, glovebox-sized kit covers the scrapes and minor injuries that happen on and off the road.
Shop compact first-aid kitsMaintenance & Utility
Simple tools that help a new driver build good habits and stay self-sufficient.
Digital Tire Pressure Gauge
Checking tire pressure is one of the easiest maintenance habits to learn. A digital gauge makes it quick and accurate.
Shop digital tire pressure gaugesSeatbelt Cutter & Window Breaker
A small tool that clips to the keychain or visor and can free a seatbelt or break a window in an emergency.
Shop seatbelt cuttersUSB Car Charger
A reliable fast charger keeps the phone — and your DriveMint log — powered through every practice drive.
Shop USB car chargersGot the car stocked? Now track every practice drive toward your license.
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