Holiday Travel advice and preparation list. Keywords are in bold.
1. Have your car in for a check up to make sure all the fluids are in good condition, tires have tread and air in them and make sure they check your spare tire air and that the jack is all there and ready to go if needed.
2. If taking a long journey make sure you know your route, GPS or paper map it helps if you make a wrong turn to have something.
3. If children are going be sure to bring them something to do, a game, make up a game, it makes the time pass quick and you may not hear "Are we there yet"
4. Cell Phone and charger. Also call ahead and let someone know the time you're leaving and time you plan to arrive.
5. In case you have a breakdown bring a Flashlight, Blankets, Energy bars, Gallon of water, Road flares or flashing LED Device. You just never know when you might need this stuff. Good pair of pliers screwdrivers and some Duct tape just might save the day. a Can of Fix-A-Flat might get you to the next rest area.
6. Get plenty of rest, never drive when you are exhausted.
7. Take a break every 2 or 3 hours and get out, stretch , walk around the car and make sure the tires all look inflated, it really is a good idea. A low tire can be dealt with easier in a rest area than along a dangerous interstate highway. Always pull far off the road as you can if you are along the highway.
8. Clear visibility out the windows, I see it to often that critical views are blocked by large packages. UPS the oversized window blocking gifts, do not block your view from the center rear view mirror. Seriously.
9. Be a defensive driver, too many accidents happen because the driver is distracted. Swerving to avoid things in the road if done safely is okay but quick moves left or right might cause a car to skid, yours or theirs.
Look way down the road ahead of you, it's amazing what you might avoid.
10. I know these all seem like common sense but very few people prepare themselves ahead of time and then end up with a ruined trip. Have a safe drive everyone!
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