The December period is one of celebration, and many of us find ourselves preparing the entire year for road trips or long vacations to visit relatives we haven’t seen for a long time. However, the same period is notorious for hazardous conditions and fatal road accidents on the long roads, and for this reason it is especially important to prepare in advance and be ready for the trip. Here are a few tips on how to safely tackle any long distance trips you might be making this festive season:
1. Plan your route
Everyone knows how easily something can go wrong on a long trip; the last thing you want is to get lost along the way. Sure, you might get to see some extra scenery, but it will cut into your travel time and more often than not cost you more than you budgeted, and with the way the petrol price seems to be increasing, no one wants to waste too much time refilling their tanks.
2. Don’t drive tired
If you’re driving in a group, which is anything bigger than one person, taking shifts behind the wheel will make the trip a lot more enjoyable as everyone will be able to rest up when they get tired without having to stop for too long and wasting valuable time in the process. Let each person with a driver’s license take an equal amount of the driving time. This will make your trip a lot more time efficient and is safer than running the risk of fatigue with only one driver.
3. Rest as much as you can
Even if you don’t feel tired after driving for a few hours, or you feel that you should keep going to make up for some time you lost earlier, it is never a good idea to spend too much time in your vehicle without taking a break, at least for a few minutes at a time. It is recommended that you stop every 2 hours or so and take a walk around your car, or get out and do some stretching exercises for a few minutes. This helps improve circulation and reduces fatigue. It also provides a good opportunity to have some snacks or rehydrate yourself with water and other liquids.
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