{"id":18197,"date":"2021-08-28T13:32:41","date_gmt":"2021-08-28T08:02:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-751090-2973267.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=18197"},"modified":"2021-08-28T13:32:43","modified_gmt":"2021-08-28T08:02:43","slug":"top-road-trip-tips-for-a-safe-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.a1articles.org\/top-road-trip-tips-for-a-safe-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Road Trip Tips for a Safe Drive"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When you plan a road trip with your friends or your family, or even alone, you need to do a lot more than just make an itinerary. Even if you feel you’re the spontaneous type, you still need to consider a couple of things before you head off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You need to think about how long the trip will last, what to snack on, and other things. So, before you pack your bags and tell everyone that you\u2019re heading out on a summer driving<\/a> trip, consider these great road trip tips to have a safe drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.  Evaluate the trip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Use a map app to estimate the time you take to get from point A to point B. Check out the elevation, the conditions of the road, and tolls. It\u2019s no surprise that many people don\u2019t think about the tolls before they start the trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure you include them in your trip budget. Also, think about how much fuel you\u2019ll need. Fill the tank because there might not be any gas stations on the road. Of course, it all depends on where you\u2019re going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to evaluate the trip. Another thing to think about is possible roadworks. These can severely extend your travel time, and you don\u2019t want to be stuck in traffic when you\u2019re trying to have a fun trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.  Car preparation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t tune-up your vehicle, you might get stuck in a remote location with a damaged car. It\u2019s not the same as having the possibility to visit your local mechanic in Gold Coast<\/a>. This is one thing you should worry about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure your car is tuned up and road-ready because if you get stuck somewhere where there\u2019s no service, and it\u2019s a long road to go from that point to the closest populated area, you could wait for hours before someone comes by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.  Get enough sleep<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s no way to stress this enough. Get enough sleep because drowsy driving causes accidents yearly everywhere. Make sure that you\u2019ve got enough sleep the night before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t start the road trip if you feel sleepy. If you don\u2019t feel sleepy, go ahead. You can even have a cup of coffee just so you stay awake. Maybe you\u2019re travelling with a friend. In that case, you can take turns driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When travelling with your family, it\u2019s more important than ever to get enough sleep or take turns driving with your partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.  Stay alert<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This tip is closely related to the one about getting enough sleep. Even if we get enough sleep, we might need boosts to stay alert. More often than not, the road can be quite boring because of flat terrain or plain sights, and then we feel drowsy. To avoid that, we can do these:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cold air in the car<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Usually, we lose alertness when we feel very comfortable and relaxed. Letting cold air into the car refreshes us and makes us more alert. Cold air contains more oxygen, and that\u2019s what our body needs most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Music does the trick<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Of course, you shouldn\u2019t play a lullaby, but play something that\u2019s interesting to you, and that gets you hyped or enthusiastic. It\u2019s not good to have something boring on the radio when you\u2019re traveling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fresh scents<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

These boost our focus because they\u2019re refreshing, so we can get a couple of these before the trip, just in case. Plus, they\u2019re going to make your car smell excellent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chewing gum<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Studies show that there\u2019s a faster reaction time when chewing gum. So, chew some gum while driving if you\u2019re feeling drowsy. Buy a pack before you start the trip, and just start chewing if you feel that something\u2019s not right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hydrate<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

When we are dehydrated or we don\u2019t have enough water in our system, we feel tired, and we feel sleepy. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to have a couple of bottles of water prepared before you start the trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whenever you feel sleepy, take a sip of water. It\u2019s going to make you feel more energized. After all, it\u2019s the most important liquid in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power nap<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Taking a power nap does amazing things. Once you get tired or feel drowsy, just pull over and take a 15-minute nap, and you can continue your road trip safely. Don\u2019t nap for over 30 minutes because it can leave you feeling even more tired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.  Make stops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It doesn\u2019t matter if you take naps during your road trip, but you need to make stops if it\u2019s a long one. When you\u2019re driving, you\u2019re in an uncomfortable position. You can have the most comfortable car in the world, but the fact is that you can\u2019t stand up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When we\u2019re in a sedentary position for a longer time, we feel bad. It\u2019s natural to feel like that, so that\u2019s why you should always make stops, stretch your legs or go for shorter walks. You\u2019ll feel much better, and you\u2019ll have a safe road trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6.  Have a healthy snack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When taking a road trip, make sure you bring some good snacks. It\u2019s good to have some candy bars or some chips. There\u2019s another thing to remember, don\u2019t overeat. If you overeat, you\u2019ll feel sleepy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having a small healthy snack every couple of hours is a pleasant way to keep driving and remain alert. You can have a power bar, drink some soda, or you can eat some fruit. It just depends on what makes you feel better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Extra Tip for Taking a Trip Abroad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re taking a trip abroad, and you decide to rent a car there, download offline maps or at least get a sim card with some data on it so that you can be confident in where you\u2019re going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Again, it\u2019s better to be safe than sorry. If you get lost, you\u2019ll have a possibility to locate the nearest populated place. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to be prepared, and if you have GPS in your car, just update it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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