You need to have a proper preparation if you want to have a safe journey for you and your family. If you want to do a journey for hours, that won't be a problem for you. But if you want to do a long journey, you need to have complete preparation. Check the machine and the vehicle condition. This is the first step t hat you need to do. Preparing the vehicle will help you to have smooth trip.
The preparation can be start from physical condition. If you want to use your own vehicle, make sure you have slept at least 6 hours before the departure. You need to eat before the departure. If you are hungry during the trip, you cannot concentrate to the trip. The hunger will also make you feel sick. You can have additional supplement to help you maintain your condition before the departure.
You can wear slightly loose during the trip. This cloth will help to feel more comfortable in your vehicle. This cloth will also help you to move comfortably so that you can move freely. It would be better if you could provide warm and sweet drink during the trip. The warm temperature will help you to feel comfortable and relax. You can replace the sweet drink with water. You need to drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration.
You can take a rest during the trip. It will be risky to continue the trip if you are sleepy. Find a place to park and rest. You can have a sleep for few minutes. You can have a relax trip if you turn on your music. The music will also help you to stay awake. If you are traveling with your family, you need to have more complete preparation than this. You need to prepare food during the trip because children sometimes feel hungry. If you have big enough vehicle, you can provide pillow to make your children feel more comfortable.