Many people decide to head onto the highway for a family road trip during the summer. Kids have the summer off, and parents might be saving vacation time for the warmest months of the year. While you might think summer is the safest time of year to drive, the roads can still be somewhat dangerous if you’re unprepared. Here is how best to prepare for your upcoming vacation.
Take Your Car to the Mechanic
Even if you regularly get your car tuned up by the dealership, you want to ensure the mechanic looks over every inch of your vehicle before taking a long journey. A mechanic should check all your car fluids, your engine, your transmission, your brakes, and your tires to ensure everything is in working order. If you’re heading into the desert, make sure your air conditioner is ready to go.
Bring Supplies
You want to be prepared for all eventualities, so make sure you have emergency supplies on your trip. In case of a medical emergency, keep a fully stocked first aid kit in your car. This kit should have anything you need to respond to a medical emergency, including prescription medication your family needs to take. Likewise, you should pack extra nonperishable food and water, extra blankets, and extra gas along with a spare tire.
Take Entertainment
If you have kids, it’s especially important to take enough forms of entertainment to keep them busy. Nothing can make a car trip worse than your bored kids asking about the destination every five minutes. Audiobooks, video games, coloring books, travel board games, and video players can help all members of the family pass the time while spending hours on the road.
If you’re injured on the trip by another negligent driver, don’t hesitate to give us a call. Presley & Presley, LLC is dedicated to helping the victims of personal injury seek justice and compensation for the damage done to them and their property. Over the course of our history, we have recovered millions on behalf of our clients. Let us see what we can do for you.
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