Packing your bags, selecting your favorite playlist, filling up the tank, and hitting the open road is something that cannot be beat, is it? Regardless of the destination, road trips are liberating and exhilarating. You should follow certain rules when going on a road trip, but you should also avoid certain mistakes when going on one.
Inspect Your Car!
Your road trip may not go as smoothly as you had hoped without a fully functioning car. You need to check your vehicle before you head out on the road; since you’ll be on the road for miles, if you don't check your car, it could break down and require repairs. It is best to get your vehicle tuned up a week or so before you plan to leave to ensure that it is set and ready to go.
Prepare for Emergencies
Despite the chances that your road trip will go smoothly, you should still be prepared in case it does not. If you want to avoid some standard road trip mistakes, make sure you have an emergency kit! Anything that will make your road trip the best it can be, including a first-aid kit, extra water, food, batteries, jumper cables, flashlights, and more!
Have A Plan/Destination
It is always a good idea to have some idea of where the road leads, unless you are the type of person who sets out on a road trip without any plans – a spontaneous trip. You can use both virtual and physical maps (yes, they still exist!) for this, but do not plan everything down to a tee. Let yourself be open to adventure; it's what makes road trips so great!