Road-tripping remains one of the most fun, adventurous ways to experience the open road and its sights. You can go alone, with friends or family. Whether you travel with an entourage or not, staying safe is critical. What pre-road trip safety measures should you take? Our Keene, NH Fairfield's Buick GMC team has some quick advice.
You know the old saying: expect the best but plan for... What road trip emergency items do you need, and where should you stow them? For starters, your trunk or under-floor cubbies are excellent places to stow road trip emergency supplies. As for supplies, the list varies according to you and your trip, but a basic list looks like this:
- Cold weather clothing (just in case)
- Blankets
- Masks
- Protein-dense, nonperishables (bars, dry food)
- Filtered water
- Additional smart device chargers
- Jumper cables
- Flashlights
- Face masks
- Flares
- Extra windshield wiper fluid
- Tire pressure gauge
Fatigue is a top enemy of road trip drivers and other drivers who contend with long distances regularly. Driving after being awake for 18 hours is similar to driving with a blood alcohol of 0.05 percent, which is just slightly below the legal limit. Don't play with your body. Get plenty of shut-eye before hitting the road for hours and hours.