Trip Preps Seven Easy Steps To A Safer Road-trip
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Trip Prep: Seven Simple Steps for a Safer Road Trip
Summary:
Planning a cross-country road trip? Opting to use your own car? Here are seven essential steps to ensure a safe and enjoyable journey:
1) Strategic Planning
While planning may seem unexciting, it's crucial for a successful trip. Know your destination, routes, and estimated travel times. Use travel websites and AAA resources to map your course, find accommodations, fuel stations, and avoid traffic hotspots. Keep a current road atlas and maps in your glove box.
2) Vehicle Check-Up
Before setting off, ensure your car is in peak condition. Check the engine, brakes, cooling systems, and all vital components. Verify oil and fluid levels, and make sure your tires are well-maintained and inflated. This helps avoid unpleasant roadside issues.
3) Roadside Emergency Kit
Preparation is key. Expect possible issues like flat tires or radiator leaks. Pack essentials such as a spare tire, tire-changing tools, jumper cables, and road flares. Consider additional items like extra wipers, a gasoline container, motor oil, and tie-downs.
4) Food and Beverages
Even if you plan to stop for meals, having snacks and drinks handy is wise, especially if you encounter delays or breakdowns. These provisions can sustain you until help arrives.
5) First-Aid Kit
Ready-made first-aid kits are convenient, but you can customize one to meet your family's needs. Include basics like bandages, antiseptic ointment, antibacterial cleanser, and medications for pain, motion sickness, or allergies.
6) Frequent Breaks
For health and comfort, make regular stops. Elderly passengers or those with circulation issues should stretch and move every 90 minutes. Everyone benefits from short walks to alleviate stiffness from long periods of sitting.
7) Rest When Needed
Don’t drive straight through in exhaustion. Fatigue reduces reaction time and awareness. Common tricks like blasting music or drinking caffeine only delay the onset of sleepiness. Stop for the night or take a brief nap if needed. Listen to your body's signals and rest.
By taking these precautions, you’ll enhance your road trip experience and ensure a safer journey. Enjoy the adventure!
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