Given that the world is in various stages of lockdown right now, the idea of planning a road trip can make you feel nostalgic for all the other amazing ones that you’ve taken in the past. However, now is the perfect time to start prepping and for the trip of 2021 (or as soon as we can get out more)!
You can spend quality time with the family and see some of the best sights to be seen in your country. Exploring is exciting and you get to have adventures on the way, but the biggest thing to prepare is your safety. Drivers will be in an accident of some kind at least once every 18 years, and you want this road trip to be a safe one and not the time for that statistic to pop up for your family. You need proper planning for a road trip to be a safe one, so let’s take a look at six ways you can make your road trip a far safer one this time!
Start With The Basics. You need to take your car to a mechanic before you decide to go. You want to make sure that your car is as safe as possible. Your car battery and your exhaust need to be checked, and it would be good to know that you have enough water in the radiator and oil in the tank! Oh, and while you’re there, get them to check your tires!
Sleep Well. Before you head out on a road trip, you need to sleep. You have to be as rested as possible to stay on the road for a significant length of time and not be too exhausted for it. If you’re rested, you’re going to make sure that you are able to be as alert as possible.
Emergency Kit. Your trunk needs to have a kit for First Aid and emergencies. It should include cones, torches, matches – everything you would need to help you in an emergency. Think about making your own kit to include warm blankets, flares and extra water and power bars.
Map The Route. A good GPS is great, but paper maps in the glove compartment are going to make sure that you are safe if you get lost. If you’ve got the kids in the car, it’s important that you know where you’re going at all times.
Removing all distractions with children in the car is not easy, but if you reduce other distractions, you’re going to help yourself. No more phone calls and text messages if you want your drive to go well. Take out the issues with distractions and you’ll be able to stay as safe as possible on the road.
As much as you can, take regular breaks. Stop as much as you need to and drink coffee to recharge as you go. You need to stay rested, hydrated and satisfied for your hunger. You can ensure that you are as awake as possible and prove that you know your limits.
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