Instructions to follow and a list of things you will need to
ensure you reach your destination safely.
First and foremost you will need to plan the trip.
Before you just get into the car and drive. If it will take
hours to drive, it would be a good idea to plan a route where you will be able
to stop, stretch your legs and maybe enjoy a view. If you plan far enough
ahead, you could get reservations at parks, motels or hotels at a discount
price that isn’t out of the way.
Determine where you want the fuel up and where you will stop
to eat. The safest would be to eat where you fuel up, as it is usually a busy
location. That would be if you are like me and really just want to get to your
location.
Okay so far you know, where you will make pit stops and
determined a route which allows you to rest up. Many people die every year
because they fall asleep at the wheel. Rather get there late, than not at all.
I was a witness to a driving accident where one person fell asleep at the wheel
and drove into another lane crashing into another car, who tried to swerve.
Driver number two’s car split in half and he was shot out the car and
instantaneously died. They person who fell asleep lost both his legs and
survived the accident. I believe that it is a far worse to live with the fact
of falling asleep behind the wheel and killing someone, than just stopping for
an hour or so and just rest up.
On the topic of falling asleep at the wheel. Things to do to
stay awake while driving especially when it dark. Your music is very important,
if you know a certain type of music makes you feel weary, then avoid it by at
cost. Coffee, get boiling hot coffee, so you won’t be able to drink it straight
away, this will give you some kind of short term goal. I turn it into a game to
see how far I drive before my coffee cup is empty. Lame, yes, but it works for
me. Snacks keep your metabolism working and keeps you awake. Don’t stuff
yourself, tummy full, eyes shut. Play games, create games, and drive slower in
some areas, where you see interesting things.
Okay use your imagination, but enough of the boring stay
safe speech. So far you planned your trip and will probably think about my
story a few time while driving. GOOD.
Okay now you need to tend to your car. A clean car is easier
to pack. After cleaning. Pack your bags in such a way that you when you drive
back that you have about one and half of the allocated space, for when you come
back. I have no idea why it always seems that you come back with more even
though you might not.
HANDY TRICKS
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Shoes: You can place all your socks in your
shoes
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Some people believe if they roll they’re cloths
nearly, not fold, yes roll, they safe space
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I don’t like the roll idea, but I fold my cloths
neatly and pack an extra smaller empty bag on top
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Leave the small clothing items far last, you will
find a place for it
Back to the car. Check your oil and water, never add too
much of any of the two. It is always a good idea to have a bottle of water oil
and fuel, just in case.
PLACE YOUR CELLPHONE CAR CHARGER IN THE CAR AND TEST IT.
Check your tyre pressure, and remember your emergency kit,
as well as the spare wheel.
Enjoy your trip.
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