How Do You Prepare For A Long Car Trip?
• Make lists a week or two before the trip. List what will go in your suitcase and make another list of things you need to do before the trip. This can include getting a car tune-up, or washing/waxing/cleaning the car. This will help you be less stressed since everything is written on paper, and you will be less likely to forget something. • Pack your suitcase a few days before the trip. This gives you time to think about adding things in or taking things out and will generally make you less stressed before the trip. • Pack an additional “carry-on” bag. This could include some books, electronic entertainment (handheld games, mp3 players, laptops, DVDs if the car has a DVD player, etc.), non-perishable snacks (such as granola bars and cookies), and drinks if you have a cooler. Don’t bring carbonated drinks that could go flat, so stick to water/juice. • Make sure you have every thing you need, including things to entertain you or young children. If you have a portable DVD player, make su
