Originally posted on October 31, 2018 @ 2:59 am
Before you head out on your next vehicular adventure, especially if it’s for a long trip for a vacation, you should always put together a quick, pre-travel car checklist. It takes five minutes to make a list of all the essentials that you should look into before your departure, and it can save you a whole lot of trouble later.
So what are a few of the things that you need on this checklist? You need to have materials prepared in case you have trouble on the road. You should check all of your fluids in your car. If you have children that are coming with you, make sure that you have entertainment set for them. And, ensure that your GPS is up-to-date or you have maps that will get you to your destination.
Preparing For Trouble on the Road
Before you go anywhere, you should know what you’re going to do if you run into trouble on the road. For one example, you should have a car safety kit always packed in your vehicle. For another example, you should have the phone number of a car accident lawyer that you trust. Your first call after an accident would obviously be to the police, but right after that, it’s not wrong to contact legal representation.
Fluid Check
Do you know how to check the fluids in your car? If not, you aren’t alone. However, with a quick search online, you can either read about or watch a tutorial on how to check all of your car’s fluids. Before you take off on a long trip especially, you need to make sure everything is at the appropriate level, because you certainly don’t want to run into any kind of engine or mechanical issues because of lack of attention to detail on your part.
Entertainment Set for the Kids
On long vacation drives, kids can be a nightmare if they get restless. If you can, install an entertainment system that works to keep them occupied in the back seats. These are not very expensive these days, and having a few movies or interactive activities with multimedia can keep them out of your hair for many hours.
GPS and Maps Set To Go
Even experienced drivers occasionally get lost on the road, especially when they’re traveling to unfamiliar areas. Lucky thing that in today’s world, GPS will get you there turn by turn. Just make sure that all of your apps are up-to-date and you have enough power to ensure they don’t run out of batteries. It’s not a bad idea to have a backup map with you as well, but the important thing is that you have a plan for navigation no matter what your circumstances or context.