subject: Planning a Road Trip Well in Advance [print this page] As the weather is starting to improve many people may be thinking of planning their summer holidays or just thinking about taking a break for a long weekend. Road trips are very popular amongst many people as they are great fun and do not cost the earth either. Getting some friends together and going on a road trip can be great fun but the important thing to do is to remember to drive carefully.
Before heading out on your road trip make sure you make some general checks on your car to ensure that everything is in working order and you are going to make it there and back. You can take your car in for a service as your brakes, transmission, and tyres as well as filling up your oil levels and other fluids. This is an important part of the road trip because the last thing you want is to break down at any point as that would put a real dampener on the trip.
Planning a road trip in advance is a good idea as you should be able to prepare your car and yourself for the journey ahead. The UK has many great places to explore such as the Lake District which offer superb views. If you are planning on driving out into the country the roads might be bumpy and loose grit and stones can chip the paint work so make sure you drive carefully down these roads.
Plan your trip before you set off. This will make the journey considerably easier as you can plan your route, which will save you petrol as you shouldn't get lost. Whether you use a map or a satellite navigation system make sure it is an updated map because roads change constantly in the UK. If you have got a satellite navigation system then this can probably be updated via the internet which will provide you with all the latest roads and routes.
When it comes to packing, make sure you have all the necessities but try not to pack too much as this is going to weigh the car down and waste more fuel. Make sure you have an emergency kit in the car and tools required if the tyre blows or you suffer a breakdown.
Make sure you have plenty of supplies in the car too such as water and food so you can keep refreshed along the way. If there are others who can drive, try and swap around every now and again so the driver can get some rest. Enjoy your road trip and drive safely.
