Planning for a Long Drive?

It is time for that once- in- a- year long drive. Now that the location is decided, preparation shall be started. Let us see how we can make the preparations.

Personal Checklist

� Get plenty of sleep days before the trip. � Research about the area for hotels, restaurants and petrol bunk. � Make sure road is safe for driving and is not under construction or maintenance. � Get acquainted with the route map. � Carry licence and other documents. � Take an extra pair of dresses. � Carry first-aid kit. � Keep your phone in full charge. � Make sure other passenger has the car�s spare key, just in case if the driver lose the key it will come in handy. If travelling alone, keep one in the pocket. � You should at least know how to change a tyre.

Vehicle Checklist

� Make sure the fuel tank is full. � Have your car�s oil, coolant, fluids level checked. � Have a tool kit, spare tyres, jack and wheel brace in the car boot. � Check if the tyre tread and the spare tyre is in good condition. � Check headlights, tail lights, stop lights, indicators and break conditions. � Have the windshield and wiper blades cleaned.

While Travelling

� Do not drive at night. Rest for 15mnts � 30mnts after every two hours of driving. � Rest where people are at an reachable distance, if the need comes. Lock the doors. � Do not drink and drive. Avoid heavy and junk foods. Eat from hygienic and neat place. � A good company can keep you energised. Play songs to keep you alert on the road. � Follow traffic rules. It is not a good idea to break the rules in an unfamiliar place. � Use lights and indicators when necessary. � If you find yourself yawning, dozing, day dreaming, stop the car and rest. Start the journey after a few warm up exercises. � Make sure windows are down while travelling so that there is enough oxygen inside the car.