How to Drive Long Distances Alone

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Plan your route and include stopping points.. Pack your car with everything you need for the trip.. Schedule a car inspection before your trip.

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Plan your route and include stopping points.

Step 1

Plan your route and include stopping points.

2

Pack your car with everything you need for the trip.

Step 2

Pack your car with everything you need for the trip.

3

Schedule a car inspection before your trip.

Step 3

Schedule a car inspection before your trip.

4

Load the car with emergency car supplies.

Step 4

Load the car with emergency car supplies.

5

Inform family and friends about your plans.

Step 5

Inform family and friends about your plans.

6

Wear comfortable clothes so you feel relaxed.

Step 6

Wear comfortable clothes so you feel relaxed.

7

Listen to your favorite music.

Step 7

Listen to your favorite music.

8

Pack healthy snacks to munch on.

Step 8

Pack healthy snacks to munch on.

9

Bring refreshing beverages to drink so you stay hydrated.

Step 9

Bring refreshing beverages to drink so you stay hydrated.

10

Don't look at the clock to track how far you've driven.

Step 10

Don't look at the clock to track how far you've driven.

11

Take a popular route with major roads.

Step 11

Take a popular route with major roads.

12

Follow the local traffic laws and drive below the speed limit.

Step 12

Follow the local traffic laws and drive below the speed limit.

13

Pull off and take a short nap if you feel drowsy.

Step 13

Pull off and take a short nap if you feel drowsy.

14

Avoid talking on the phone or texting while you drive.

Step 14

Avoid talking on the phone or texting while you drive.

15

Take rest breaks to recharge.

Step 15

Take rest breaks to recharge.

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