Clean my car? Assign tasks to passengers? That’s not a vacation! Actually, it is. Getting to your destination is half the fun of a road trip; but if you don’t have a plan that helps you get from place to place, the journey can become stressful. Smarter Travel has many resources for all kinds of travel. Read below for some of their tips for road trips.
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1. Clean: Many road trips include quick meals from the drive-thru, snacks, spare change, and receipts. Don't let that add to a pile of trash already in your car. It can potentially damage your suitcase and other travel equipment (you don't want your dog's hair all over your new camera, do you?).
2. Vehicle Maintenance: This may seem like a no-brainer, but have your car checked by a mechanic before you leave. Make sure you have extra wiper fluid and jumper cables on hand, as well as any emergency items such as a first aid kit, blankets, and water.
3. Tasks: Divide tasks by who likes to do what. Have your foodie friends be in charge of finding local eats, while someone else helps navigate. Driver chooses the music, of course.
4. Roadside Assistance: Sign up for a roadside assistance service. You don't want to be stranded on the side of the road searching for a tow service to call when you have an 800 number you can easily dial for help.
5. Be Prepared: Make sure your license, registration and insurance card are on hand and updated.
6. Be Flexible: Don't have a schedule that is too rigid or too loose. Plan for interruptions to your trip and realize you might not do everything on your itinerary, but do have a plan! Don't risk the extra time, mileage, and energy searching for a place to stay.
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