10 Road Trips Tip for long drives

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10 Road Trips tips for Long Drives
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• We all need to take a long road trip from time
  to time to clear our heads and enjoy the stretch
  of a long road and the fresh breeze that comes
  with it.
• Sometimes we have a destination, other times we
  are just exploring on an adventure. Whatever it
  is, its important that we occasionally take long
  trips to clear our heads and go out.

However, like every trip, long road trips
require planning, packing, and strategizing to
get the best out of your long road trip and enjoy
your sojourn into new territories. Lets take
a look at these 10 long road trip tips (pun
intended) that will help you get the best out of
your drive.
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1. Sleep before you leave

• The first tip in the long list of road trips
  tips is to sleep before you leave .If youve
  finally decided to take a long road trip, the
  first thing you should think about is planning
  against dozing off on the wheel. Know your sleep
  cycle and make sure you get enough sleep before
  heading out on the road.

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2. Eat Up

• Eat healthy and clean foods and pack them on
  your journey. Avoid spicy and junk foods that can
  easily upset your stomach and make you require a
  restroom. Remember to focus on getting vitamins
  and natural snacks like almonds (nuts in general)
  and carrots. Such foods will delay any natures
  call and keep you alert all day long.

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3. Stay Hydrated

• Just because you want to avoid going to the
  restroom does not mean you should dehydrate
  yourself and avoid water. Water energizes you and
  keeps you healthy.

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4. Stop at Certain Interval

• Its absolutely important for you to take as
  much rest as you need at certain intervals,
  especially when youre the one driving. Dig a
  little deeper and plan your stops at times when
  you can see places where you can rest, eat, and
  got to the restroom.

Many experts agree that you should take stops
after every 2 hours. But try to stay sharp at
night and avoid intermittent stops during late
hours for security reasons.
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5. Chew Gums and Snacks

• Some passengers and even drivers hear a
  lullaby from the sound of a car running on an
  empty road. To avoid quick drowsiness, carry a
  few packs of gum and some snacks to stay alert.
  Chewing gum is well known for fighting drowsiness
  and sleep. The more you occupy yourself with the
  chewing motion, the less likely you are to doze
  off, and the more you enjoy your long drive.

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6. Use Good Scent

• Some scents like peppermint are known to boost
  a little energy and keep your mind alert. Having
  a good scent around will also protect you and
  stop people from noticing that you havent
  showered in days. This will boost your confidence
  when you meet new people on your journey and
  interact better to get the best out of your trip.

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7. Sit up Straight

• We probably have heard this many times since
  childhood from our school teachers urging us to
  sit up straight in order to remain attentive.
  Well, this is also one of our long distance
  driving tips. If you slouch and recline all the
  time, you are inviting sleep to captivate you
  during your journey. Try as much as possible to
  sit up straight and maintain a body posture that
  will help you stay alert. You may adjust you
  sitting from time to time to prevent soreness.

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8. Drive with an Experienced Passenger

• Another tip in our tips for long road trips is
  to get a passenger who can at least drive or is
  good with car repairs. Sometimes we may need an
  alone time, but with long road trips, it may be
  unwise. Having a passenger with you can be a good
  source of companionship, especially during
  unforeseen circumstances when your car or truck
  breaks down .

Your passenger can be a helping hand and a source
of entertainment to keep you engaged and alert
during your journey . Otherwise taking a long
drive alone can invite quick drowsiness, which is
dangerous for security reasons. .
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9. Listen to Radio

• Another long road trip tip is to listen to the
  radio. A way you can enjoy your trip and stay
  alert at the same time is to listen to the radio.
  Indulge in your favourite song and feel free to
  sing along while driving. This not only helps you
  stay sharp but it also keeps you entertained, and
  its a good way to make memories during your
  trips. At certain times, its wise to tune to the
  local news so you do not miss any public
  announcements or any other relevant news coverage
  regarding your destination.

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10. Use a GPS Device

• Using a GPS device is a good way to stay on
  track, especially since youre driving into
  unfamiliar territories. GPS devices help you
  navigate your journey with turn by turn
  directions from that robotic voice. Its safer to
  use a GPS device to make sure you know where
  exactly youre going. As a good safety
  precaution, take it up a notch and drive along
  with a map with good markings and hotline numbers
  on it . You never know when this might come in
  handy.

With these long road trip tips up
your sleeve, you can enjoy a good drive into new
places and immerse yourself in the beauty of
nature. Remember to have as much fun as possible
on your road trip. Take pictures, record videos,
and make your road trip as memorable as possible.
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