Hey Y'all
So the holidays are coming up and its time to prepare for those holiday/fall road trips. We all know going
on a road trip has its pros and cons, especially if you have littles. We won't be road tripping this year but I figured this could help some of you guys out. Pros, you’re going on an awesome
adventure; cons, it can be costly. Here are some hacks you can try to
balance those pros and cons to reach vacation nirvana.
1. Download a gas app: One
of the most costly aspects of any road trip, especially in this
economy, is gas. When you’re traveling in an unfamiliar area, it’s hard
to know where to stop for the most frugal fill-up. To aid in your
decision, you can download GasBuddy or Gas Guru, only two of the several
gas pricing apps. These apps display the location and gas prices of gas
stations near you. Most apps like these are free and update pretty
regularly, so you won’t be deceived when you pull up at the pump.
2. Take side stops: Have
you ever gone on a trip and passed signs for museums or monuments that
you think would be awesome to see in person? Allot time in your travel
to make a few stops on the way to your destination. It will not only
keep you entertained throughout your trip, but it will also give you a
chance to stretch your legs and learn something new.
3. Gassing up a rented or borrowed car: Chances
are, if you’ve never driven a car, you probably don’t remember which
side the gas tank is on. If you do forget, look at the gas gauge. There
is an arrow that will point to whichever side of the car the gas tank is
on. This will save you a tiny bit of time and hassle when you have to
stop at the pump.
4. Stay awake while night driving: If
you’re feeling sleepy, it’s probably best to switch drivers or check in
to a hotel. But if you’re feeling only a little drowsy, try listening
to comedians on your road trip. Odds are, the comedian will keep you
laughing and their jokes will keep you engaged, chuckling and most
importantly, awake, all the way home.
5. Know North from South: If
you’re old school and like following paper directions instead of having
a little square computer yell at you to turn, you know that your
passenger might end up telling you a wrong direction by mistake.
Remember that interstates and highways with odd numbers run North to
South, and interstates with even numbers run East to West. If you get
mixed up, this will help you get back on track, or at least in the right
direction, in a jiffy.
6. Cool down hot cars quickly: In
the dead of summer, stopping for only five minutes for a quick bathroom
break can leave your car unbearably hot. To cool down a hot car in
seconds, roll down one window all the way and open and close the car
door directly across from that window a few times. This will force hot
air out of the car.
7. Know where to get directions: When
asking for directions, some people gravitate towards gas stations.
However, the best place to ask for directions is a restaurant with a
delivery service. Stop in at Pizza Hut or Dominos to ask for directions.
Odds are, they have a driver waiting for a delivery who can give you
quick and easy directions to a destination in the area.
With these seven road trip travel hacks, you’ll be ready to hit the road for the vacay of a lifetime.
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