Tips for Safe Road Trips

Preparing ahead of time is best; these tips for safe road trips will help.

In today’s world, flying to a dream destination for a vacation might not be the best idea. This means that most of us will opt for the all-American road trip. Read below for tips for safe road trips.

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I never thought I’d be writing about this subject, but as I prepare for my road trip next week to Jefferson, TX, I’ve had to do significant planning, more so than usual. You and I want to get to our destination only to find nothing we want to do open. So, plan more so than normal.

Related: Tips on Preparing for Your Road Trip

 

Plan Activities in Advance for a Safe Road Trip

Prepare an Emergency Kit to Keep in the Vehicle

Having an emergency kit in your vehicle can be the difference between enjoying your road trip and ending up in the emergency room. Your emergency kit should include duct tape, a first-aid kit, a car charger, a blanket, snacks, paper towels, rags, drinking water, road reflectors and flares, snow brush and ice scraper, tarp, traction aid, shovel, jumper cables, raincoat, and saw. Of course, not all of these items will apply to you, but it gives you a realistic idea of what you may need. It’s up to you to decide what to take and what not to.

Use Common Sense at Gas Stations & Rest Areas

If you need to use the bathroom at a gas station or rest, stop, avoid touching things, and wear a mask when you enter. It’s best to wear disposable gloves; when you’re done, throw away the gloves and use hand sanitizer. If you buy something, instead of handing the money to the cashier, put the money on the counter instead. If you’re pumping gas, also wear gloves. Gloves are an essential barrier as pads, gas pumps, and hundreds of people touch screens daily. When pressing buttons, use your knuckle instead of your finger and use hand sanitizer afterward. These tips for safe road trips are common sense but worth writing and talking about. You’re better off bringing along your own snacks than buying any at these types of places.

Sanitize Your Space

When staying in accommodations like a hotel or an Airbnb, disinfect your room. Don’t expect that they did it. Though it should already be done, sanitize again for your sanity. Also, wipe down your eating areas, whether an outdoor table, park bench, or a table inside a restaurant, by using disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer before you eat.