There are three things all men should be prepared to do if they want to play the chivalrous knight in shining armour saving poor driving damsels in distress who should have just taken a taxi, if I am permitted my first and last sexist comment in this post. These actually apply to men and women alike and can be used to save drivers of either sex, but will primarily be used in saving oneself.
1. Get fuel after running out. This is stupidly simple and requires only a vehicle. A jerry can helps, but most petrol stations should be able to furnish a container of some sort. A funnel is usually necessary, so keep one in your vehicle.
2. Change a car tyre. This is even simpler, because every car carries all the necessary tools, along with complete idiot-proof instructions.
3. Jump start a car. This is the latest addition to my spartan inventory of life skills. It requires jumper cables. If you drive, buy a set and keep them in your vehicle.
Modern vehicles are remarkably reliable, such that a breakdown is likely due to bad luck or laziness, resulting in empty fuel tanks, punctured tyres, or flat batteries. Fortunately, these are probably the only three things that an average person can fix by the roadside without too many tools. So if you drive, learn them now! If you don't, learn them now! Three easy skills to impress unlucky (but hot) ladies rushing for a party. And if you are a lady, don't be fooled by the hero who saves your day, because you can do it too!
