Gearing up for a road trip this summer? Stay safe behind the wheel with these road trip safety tips for remaining alert and distraction-free for miles and miles.Review it: Map your route ahead of time, taking note of tolls, planned road work, and other happenings that may impact your travel.
While GPS is very helpful, a general understanding of your planned path improves your ability to adjust quickly to possible reroutes and other shifts that may be needed.Give yourself more time than you think across your road trip and be realistic about the activities you can undertake along the way.
By allowing plenty of time for your trip, you’ll avoid the temptation to rush, speed, and ignore details that could be important as you navigate the roads.
You’ll also be able to stop for breaks to stretch, move, eat, and rest until the next leg of your drive.Out of reach: Put cell phones and other potentially distracting items in secure places that are out of sight and out of your reach to reduce distractions.Air it out: Turn on air conditioning or roll down the windows to keep cold air flowing inside the vehicle.