2 articles on vehicle survival in the Survival Skills / General category. Part of the Optimistic Doomer field intelligence database.
Use gasoline and motor oil for fire and smoke signals, mirrors for visual signaling, seat belts for ropes, seat padding for insulation, battery for sparks, antenna for fishing spears, wires for hooks and snares, hoses for water siphoning, fan belts for securing gear, windshield washer reservoir for water storage, and plastic for fishing lures and arrowheads.
An EMP can disable modern electronics but older vehicles, off-road motorcycles, solar panels, and humans (with precautions) can survive. Prepare by prioritizing mechanically simple vehicles, relying on non-electronic power sources, practicing evacuation plans, taking medical precautions, and minimizing reliance on solid-state components.