| Long road trips can be unbearable as it is and the idea | | | | 3. Drink plenty of coffee along the way to keep |
| of taking one all by your lonesome can seem incredibly | | | | yourself alert and awake. Don’t overdo though as it |
| dull, but it doesn’t have to be. Make the journey | | | | will elevate your anxiety levels. If you should start to |
| more enjoyable and much safer by following my tips | | | | feel tired, make sure to pull over at a rest stop for a |
| below. | | | | thirty minute nap. Driving while tired is incredibly |
| 1. First make sure you are stocked up on plenty of | | | | dangerous. |
| music. In general, it’s much safer to bring along an | | | | 4. Avoid unnecessary distractions on your trip. Many |
| MP3 player than a bunch of CDs. If you’re taking a | | | | people have LCD screens installed in their cars these |
| road that is several hours long, you don’t want to | | | | days, but it can be a major distraction on the road. |
| be searching for your next disc. It will distract your | | | | Never watch TV while driving. Also avoid text |
| from the road ahead of you and it will surely be | | | | messaging. Changing your clothes, taking off your |
| irritating. | | | | jacket or applying makeup is never a good idea either. |
| 2. So you don’t get lonely on your trip, invest in a | | | | 5. Stay on the main roads while driving, especially if |
| hands-free device for your cell phone. That way you | | | | you aren’t familiar with the area. If you can afford |
| can speak with your friends and family along the way | | | | to, invest in a GPS for the trip to help you navigate |
| without hindering your safety. | | | | along the way. |