Tips for a Impeccable Family Road Travel
Getting the family together for a road journey can be quite an exercise. And between heavy traffic, bored or uneasy kids and driver fatigue, the process of reaching there” can try anyone’s patience.
But some patient planning – for everything from fuel costs to rest stops – will make the experience pleasant rather than frustrating.
AAA offers the following advice for families planning their next road travel.
Before You Go
* Take some time to plot your trip from beginning to end. Plan your journey on the internet using www.aaamaps.com for point to point driving directions. If you don’t have access to the Internet, contact your nearest local AAA travel office for a custom-made triptik.
* Calculate your gas costs. If you are looking to pinch a penny on fuel, visit www.fuelcostcalculator.com. This internet site helps motorists estimate the price of fuel for their journey depending on the specific vehicle’s make, model and year.
* Give your car a checkup. Have your vehicle inspected by a registered auto professional. To find a AAA Approved Auto Fixing facility in your area, visit www.aaa.com.
* Remember, timing is everything. As you plot your trip, make time margins for traffic jams, road building and other factors that may reduce your expected speed.
On the Road
* Begin fresh. Rather than leaving early in the morning after staying up late packing clothes and loading your vehicle, get plenty of rest the night before your journey. Driving drowsy is extremely dangerous and results in many collapses and deaths every year.
* Be safe. Make certain that all passengers are secured properly with safety belts and child safety seats as needed. Choose the particular child safety seats for your children and make sure the seats are properly set up. Up to 90 % of child safety seats are incorrectly set up.
* Keep your family linked. If you are traveling with children, they’ll need something to keep them busy. Be sure to bring games and books to help them pass the time. Many vehicles now feature on-board DVD players that can help keep children entertained for hours.
* Stop sporadically to stretch your legs. Take a break every two hours or every 100 miles, specially if you are traveling with children and pets. To keep off driver fatigue, make arrangements to alternate with other drivers. – NU
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