What are some safety measures I can take before a long road trip?

Question

I have GPS navigation, a cell phone, and roadside assistance. I am also having my car tuned up before we go.

What are some other hints and tips to assure that I am safe on the road?

Answer 1

Make sure when you take it to be tuned up, they change your oil, check your antifreeze, tranny fluid... basically a complete tune up. Check all your tires. Just to be safe, make sure you have extra bottles of water in your trunk & a blanket. You should always be prepared. Also, make sure you have a car charger for your cell phone, just incase!. Be safe.

Answer 2

just be careful when leaving your house or wherever u live most accidents happen within a mile of your house and dont drive a red car. red cars have the highest accident ratio

Answer 3

You sound like a smart person and you are doing all that is needed but here are some things that you should have with you on your trip and some tips.

The most common driving distractions:

Adjusting the stereo

Other passengers in the car

Moving objects in the vehicle

Cell phones

Eating or drinking while driving

Personal grooming

Adjusting the vehicles climate controls

Smoking while driving

Outside distractions:

Accidents

Police

Friends in other vehicles

Construction sites

Road rage and other drivers

You never know what you might need in case of an emergency. Make sure you keep the following items in your vehicle.

Fully charged cell phone

Pen or pencil and a pad of paper

Vehicle operating manual

Emergency service information

Signal flares

Instant plug for flat tires

Flashlight with extra batteries

Bottled drinking water

Preserved snacks

Blanket

Paper towels

Jumper cables

Warning triangles or reflectors

Engine coolant

Windshield wiper fluid

Tire pressure gauge

Ice scraper

Vehicle jack with flat board for soft surfaces

Tool kit including duct tape and heavy gloves

Umbrella

Answer 4

umm well a blanket and some extra tires