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Preparing Your Vehicle and Yourself for the Long Haul

May 31, 2007 By hannahgrace

When going on a long road trip it always pays to be VERY prepared. Here are some tips on how you can make sure that your vehicle is as prepared for the long haul.

1. Have your car checked by a mechanic at least a week before the trip. You can also check the car on your own but only if you really know what you’re doing. Make sure the tires are not worn out.

2. Fill your trunk not only with vacation stuff but with your emergency tool box. The tool box should include at buy cialis least a set of jumper cables, a reflective warning device, flashlights, extra batteries, a jug of water (not for drinking! This is in case your car overheats), a car jack, and the necessary tools to change a flat tire. An extra tire won’t fit in your tool box but make sure you bring a spare tire with you.
If you will be renting a vehicle make sure you have familiarized yourself with the controls and are comfortable driving it before going. If you find yourself uncomfortable ask for another type of car that fits you better. An uncomfortable driver gets distracted and tired more easily.

3. Make sure you have a designated alternate driver. In case of emergencies you will have someone viagra price dependable to drive if you get sick. It is also very important to make sure that whoever is on the wheel isn’t too tired or sleepy to drive.

4. Make sure that the gas tank is full before leaving. When the tank is half-empty fill up at the next station. Don’t wait till the tank is near empty before filling up. You might wait a bit too long and find yourself in the middle of nowhere with the next gas station miles away.

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