Prepare ahead of time to make your trip safer and more fun.
Here is an example of a checklist you can use or modify it to suit you.
1. Pack appropriate clothing for the weather and season.
Check the weather Apps on your phone and add the major locations you plan to
visit. Taking an umbrella along can save you from getting unexpectedly soaked.
2. Be sure to take a first-aid kit in the car and extra
fuses, bulbs, water, and motor oil. You should have an emergency car kit with a
flashlight, a sharp knife, jumper cables, screwdriver, and duct tape. You also
should have emergency numbers to call for help and emergency equipment if
needed.
3. Take cell phones and chargers, your laptop computer
and/or tablet if you use them. Take chargers for each of these. Remember your
camera.
4. When traveling with children, bring their favorite toys
and games along. If your vehicle is equipped with a DVD player, bring along a
few favorite DVD’s for the kids. Bring energy bars, apples and other snacks,
good juice or water to drink and even blankets and pillows.
5. If traveling in your own vehicle, make sure it is
properly prepared and all maintenance done. Ensure you have good tires,
properly inflated. See that the oil has been changed, the brakes, spark plugs
and other essentials checked out by a qualified mechanic. Check coolant, oil,
transmission fluid, washer fluid and brake fluid levels as well. Inspect hoses
and belts, batteries, blinkers, windshield wipers and A/C and see that all are
in good shape. Take along your own WD-40 or similar lubricant.
Most of all, remember your purpose for traveling and now
that you are prepared, have fun!