| One of the biggest problems on road trips isn't | | | | long time and things you've never heard before. |
| flat tires or fluid issues (which do come up) but | | | | Also consider checking out audio books and stand |
| instead the stress of being in the car for so long. | | | | up comedians on CD. These will really help break |
| To have a great adventure and be excited about | | | | up the trip and keep your mind awake and |
| your trip here are some long distance driving tips | | | | engaged while driving. |
| that will help keep your mind engaged and keep | | | | A GPS system will avoid a lot of problems for |
| things low stress so you can enjoy this time. | | | | you. Instead of driving down the road while trying |
| Before taking off do go ahead and have the | | | | to unfold/refold a paper map and find your route, |
| pressure checked on your tires and your fluid | | | | you can use a convenient touch screen and tell |
| levels checked. If you don't know how to do this | | | | your GPS to find you the fastest way, the |
| yourself you can go in for an oil change and let | | | | shortest way, or to avoid toll roads or highways, |
| them know that you're going to be putting a lot | | | | or find you the nearest gas station. This gives |
| of miles on your car soon and ask them to look it | | | | you more options than you would have figured |
| over for you. Ask them to check out your spare | | | | out on your own (at least in the amount of time |
| tire, too. The popular saying is true, better safe | | | | you want to spend staring at a map) before. |
| than sorry. | | | | If you're going on a long distance driving road trip |
| To keep your mind engaged you'll certainly want | | | | take these tips to heart and take your time, |
| to bring your favorite music with you, but you'll | | | | remember, a road trip (above all else) should be |
| also want to bring things you haven't heard in a | | | | fun. |