When traveling by car, there is many considerations you want to look over and plan to implement before you start driving. Today, we want to talk about just 3 of what I consider to be the important tips for comfort, safety, and ease of mind:
- Have your children go to the bathroom before they get in the car. If they say they don't have to go, get them to try anyway. It's surprising how many do go when they get to the bathroom. Do not encourage your children to drink two glasses of any liquid before they get in the car. Unless you don't mind stopping often for them to go to the bathroom.
- Buy snacks and water before you leave. Not only will you need to put fuel in your car, you'll need to put fuel aka food into your body. Bring healthy snacks like fruits and vegetables, peanuts, power, granola, trail mix, and other nutritious foods to eat. Buy jugs of bottled water and reusable water bottles. Avoid energy drinks and sodas because they're filled with sugar and you may 'crash' if you drink too much. You need to be alert when you travel for a long distance but you don't want to be jittery. Consider bringing flavored water that doesn't contain a lot of sugar and other chemicals. Of course, plain H2O is always the best option.
- Get your car inspected before you leave. Make sure your car is safe to drive. Your car needs to be in 'tip top' shape if you want to travel long distance. Take it to a reputable auto mechanic and make sure you ask to see the 'old parts' if parts are to be replaced.
- Packing An Emergency Kit, you never know when the weather can go south or when an accident may occur. Also, don't forget to prepare items that prevent things. For example, you need water for the road to ensure you don't get dehydrated while traveling by car.
- Always make sure that before leaving your car tank is full of fuel. This will occur a big problem if will run out of gas in the middle of nowhere, it’s also better to have an extra gasoline can at the back of your car.
These things will really help you if you and your children decide to have a car for your travel. plan ahead to avoid problems.