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What to Bring Once you’re certain that your automobile is in flawless condition, stock it with some items that’ll make your life easier while on the road, as well as provide you with peace of mind. Find out what you should leave the house without… Maps and/or guidebooks. Not that I’m assuming you’ll get lost—I’m sure you’re a terrific driver—but it never hurts to double-check your path along the way. Also, considering that you might come upon an area you’re not familiar with, a map in the glove compartment can save you a lot of time and frustration. A fully-charged mobile phone. Not only perfect for sending those lovey-dovey messages every morning, a cell phone is your perfect companion if your car breaks down in the middle of nowhere. Remember though, you’re not supposed to chat with buddies while you’re behind the wheel. Extra fuses, water and oil. Sometimes trouble springs up without warning—even if you take the necessary precautions. Blown fuses, oil shortages and blown radiators are common causes of tribulations, so prepare for the worst by taking along extra fuses, an extra quart of motor oil and around four liters of potable water. Emergency kit. Again, in the spirit of taking precautions, having an emergency kit in your car with all the essential tools can avoid circumvent foreseeable troubles. Your kit should contain the tool kit provided with the car (tire wrench and jack, screwdrivers, pliers) plus jumper cables, a utility knife, a flashlight, tire pump or sealant and duct tape. Music, games and snacks. A road trip shouldn’t be a chore. The journey should be as pleasurable as the destination, so bring along music to suit everyone’s taste, travel games that will entertain those not driving (especially five-year olds) and snacks so you won’t have to soft at every fast food joint on the way. Child seats. Speaking of toddlers, if you have little ones going with you on your trip, don’t forget to bring a child safety seat. This will make sure that no harm comes to junior if something wrong happens. Just don’t forget to secure it properly to avoid turning it into a projectile should you be involved in an accident. In the end, it pays to follow this checklist before heading out on the road. Not only will you drive away without fear or having your vacation hampered by a prolonged visit to an unknown auto shop, but the money you put into precautionary tweaks will save you big bucks on major repairs, should anything break down. Drive on, and be safe! |
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