So you've decided to take your better half and the kids along with you and you're planning for a road trip - the ultimate All-American family bonding experience. Countless vacation travelers will drive the highways looking for fun and creating memories with every mile.
If your family road trip is to be set on the holidays, you will want to plan well in advance. You and your companions will enjoy your trip if everything is planned properly. Here are just a few of the fastest and most effective driving tips.
Keep your car well maintained. It is mandatory to check your battery, tires, oil and fuel and to make sure you meet your vehicle's maintenance schedule.
Plan your trip and know where you're going. Call ahead for proper and safe directions to get you to your destination safely and have maps of the area on hand to help you navigate once you are off the main road. You're more likely to make good decisions, even in dangerous situations, if you're clearheaded and know where you're going.
Always stay focused. You may not believe it, but there are a lot of drivers who cause accidents because they aren't paying attention. Expect to have a safe and enjoyable summer road trip if you do your planning well and maintain focus at all times.
Practice responsible cell phone usage on the road. But don't leave the mobile at home, because your cell phone could give you easy access to AAA or other services in case of emergencies. It also pays to be aware of your cell phone's features. But again, operate it with discretion. Reports suggest that driving while talking on the phone increases accident rates.
Keep your seat belts buckled. Whether or not it's required by law in the state through which you're driving, always wear your seat belt as a safety precaution.
Protect your car against theft. Carjackers will be dissuaded from stealing your car once they discover (the hard way) that you have had it set up with all the requisite anti-theft gadgets, such as switches disabling your ignition system, steering wheel locks and electronic tracking.
What to do in an accident. Of course you will need to be prepared in the event of an auto accident, because you want both your family and your vehicle to be safe from further danger and/or damage. Stop immediately and make sure your car is not blocking traffic. Turn off your car to keep it from overheating or catching fire. Warn oncoming cars using road flares or orange triangle reflectors. Finally, make a quick call to your insurance company once you are sure that you and your fellow occupants are safe from danger.
Speaking of insurance, you must ensure that you have updated your auto insurance. Even if you're going on that much-awaited family road trip, you shouldn't even be thinking of going if your insurance has not been updated. An independent insurance agent or broker can provide the personal service and advice you need to travel in confidence.
If you're going on a long-distance road trip with family or friends, it pays to be smart.
If your family road trip is to be set on the holidays, you will want to plan well in advance. You and your companions will enjoy your trip if everything is planned properly. Here are just a few of the fastest and most effective driving tips.
Keep your car well maintained. It is mandatory to check your battery, tires, oil and fuel and to make sure you meet your vehicle's maintenance schedule.
Plan your trip and know where you're going. Call ahead for proper and safe directions to get you to your destination safely and have maps of the area on hand to help you navigate once you are off the main road. You're more likely to make good decisions, even in dangerous situations, if you're clearheaded and know where you're going.
Always stay focused. You may not believe it, but there are a lot of drivers who cause accidents because they aren't paying attention. Expect to have a safe and enjoyable summer road trip if you do your planning well and maintain focus at all times.
Practice responsible cell phone usage on the road. But don't leave the mobile at home, because your cell phone could give you easy access to AAA or other services in case of emergencies. It also pays to be aware of your cell phone's features. But again, operate it with discretion. Reports suggest that driving while talking on the phone increases accident rates.
Keep your seat belts buckled. Whether or not it's required by law in the state through which you're driving, always wear your seat belt as a safety precaution.
Protect your car against theft. Carjackers will be dissuaded from stealing your car once they discover (the hard way) that you have had it set up with all the requisite anti-theft gadgets, such as switches disabling your ignition system, steering wheel locks and electronic tracking.
What to do in an accident. Of course you will need to be prepared in the event of an auto accident, because you want both your family and your vehicle to be safe from further danger and/or damage. Stop immediately and make sure your car is not blocking traffic. Turn off your car to keep it from overheating or catching fire. Warn oncoming cars using road flares or orange triangle reflectors. Finally, make a quick call to your insurance company once you are sure that you and your fellow occupants are safe from danger.
Speaking of insurance, you must ensure that you have updated your auto insurance. Even if you're going on that much-awaited family road trip, you shouldn't even be thinking of going if your insurance has not been updated. An independent insurance agent or broker can provide the personal service and advice you need to travel in confidence.
If you're going on a long-distance road trip with family or friends, it pays to be smart.
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