Driving safely at all times is critical. However, a portable breathalyzer acts as more than a deterrent to drunk driving. It can easily fit into pocket, bag, or purse making it easy to carry anywhere. The basic functionality of a portable breathalyzer is simple to understand. It detects alcohol on its user's breath to report back approximate breath alcohol content (BAC) of the user. They can be effectively used for onsite alcohol detection for students, employees and DUI/DWI suspects on highways. Excessive amounts of alcohol can have serious consequences for drinkers, and a breath analysis machine is designed specifically to curb it. There are also scientific uses for breath machines in any experiments that require an accurate measurement of a person's inebriation.

Of course, the ultimate vehicle safety kit would include automotive diagnostic tools. These tools help in checking engine trouble codes and can be easily upgraded with the help of software. You can save yourself from unnecessary trips to the car shop or to a mechanic €" and time and money €" by purchasing your own diagnostic tool/s. It is possible to get too comfortable behind the wheel and forget that the car can break down at certain points. If you have not prepared sufficiently then you will end up with a serious problem on your hands.

The cheap and simple automotive tools only display few features regarding engine trouble codes while an expensive one will be able to provide information regarding engine performance and unique vehicle performing options. Tools which are not very expensive are generally smaller in size and can be easily fitted in your palm, while more expensive models of tools are larger and bulky. Some auto fitness products available in the market are the U280 VW/AUDI memo scanner, VAG PROG CZ Version, BMW OPPS, BMW OPS, BMW GT1, VAG pin reader, OBD2 ELM327 USB CAN-BUS Scanner etc.

Of course, what is often overlooked is that a high power headlamp can make all the difference between safety and accidents or worse. The headlight is the beauty of the car and creates a difference in overall look from the front side. Since the power consumed by headlight varies and depends on its wattage, this power is supplied from your car battery. This makes it an important factor to be considered while the selecting one. Or you could look at high intensity discharge (HID) headlights which have become more and more popular in recent years due to their unparalleled advantages like strong illuminating function, long lifetime and power-saving ability.

More than anything else when you expect to be driving through a geographic area where the law and order situation leaves much to be desired, then you should consider investing in assault body armor. One of the things to consider when choosing a concealable one is the ability to look natural when you're wearing it under your clothing or a jacket.