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Safety Precautions: Before Leaving For A Road Trip

• Get a minimum of six hours of sleep the night before a trip. Lack of it increases the chances of fatigue. For the same reason, do not work or participate in an activity the night before.
• If you are ill or emotionally stressed, do not plan a trip. They cause tiredness too.
• A road trip must be prepared. It includes route, rest stops, and refueling.
• Get the car checked for road-worthiness. It includes:

1. Mirror
2. Brake
3. Taillights
4. Indicators
5. Stop Lights
6. Head-Lights
7. Wiper Blades
8. Steering Wheel
9. Exhaust System
10. Tires And Pressure
11. Coolant, Oil Or Fuel Leaks

• The car should have a spare wheel in working condition along with a serviceable jack.
• Do not store any flammable liquid such as petrol or diesel.

Safety Guidelines: While Traveling On A Road Trip

• Take a short break every two hours. Fifteen minutes is good enough.
• Do not eat heavy food while driving as they make you sleepy.
• A good pair of sunglasses help prevent eye fatigue and sun glare.
• Never drink any alcohol while driving a car on a road trip.
• A little bit of fatigue is increased to a lot if the vehicle is very cold or very warm.
• Try to have a companion on the road trip. It will divide the driving time and give you someone to talk to on long stretches of boredom.
• When there is no companion, try to listen to music or radio to get rid of sleepiness.
• From one to five am; the body is in downtime. Do not drive during this phase.
• Always keep the seatbelt on.
• Do not go over the speed limit. If it is rainy season and roads are wet, go slow.