Planning A Long Journey? The Tips To Help You Do It
Posted by admin at 28 December 2018, at 22 : 35 PM
This year may mean that you are wanting to travel a little more. That can often mean that you are going to be spending more time in the car. Weekends away. Seeing family that live in different states, and generally trying to make the best of the time that you have. But long journeys are traditionally tough to handle, so here are some tips to help you get through the long journey ahead.
Plan you trip
One of the first things you should do is plan your trip as best you can. Think about the route you want to take, how long it is going to take you to drive it, and also alternative options. Using a traffic map can help you do some research to see if certain roads are busier at different times, helping you to plan, or even avoid certain times of the day to ensure your journey is as smooth as possible.
Check for regular traffic updates
Once the day arrives for your travel and car journey, the best thing you can do is check for traffic updates. It may be worth having an application on your phone, so that when you have stopped at a safe place, you can check it for traffic updates on the route you have planned to take. This helps your avoid things such as accidents causing hold ups, and enables you to keep planning your journey.
Make sure you have a good supply of food and drinks
A long car journey is not everyone’s idea of fun, and if you plan on being on the road for several hours at once, you may want to think about having a good supply of food and drink on hand. It can be tempting to avoid drinking water while traveling as you try and avoid any unplanned rest stops, but it is important to keep your body hydrated. Especially as a driver for concentrating. Hunger can also make people frustrated and angry so food on hand can help avoid frustrations in the car.
Plan rest spots
The next thing you may want to think about would be rest spots for your journey. It is not easy to take a journey in one go that lasts longer than four to five hours. Having rest stops keeps you fresh. It gives you a chance to stretch your legs, get some food, go to the bathroom and generally have a break from the driving position or sitting down for long periods of time.
Avoid driving when ill or tired
Finally, avoid driving when feeling ill or tired. These things can hinder your concentration levels and could potentially cause you to be involved in an accident or problems on the road. The rest stops and a decent plan can help alleviate the tiredness to some degree, but if you do get ill it may be worth having someone else take the wheel or stop over for night to rest up.
Let’s hope these tips help you if you have a long journey ahead.