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my tip is to not to try to do too much in one day. Stop over for a night in a hotel and let yourself and your family get a bit of rest

Pack lots of snacks!

Use cruise-control where possible to improve mileage

Stock up on the snacks for a long road trip.

Stop often for breaks on a long road trip. A picnic lunch is a good break and a great way to save money on food.

plan for rest stops, bring snacks along and stuff for the kids to do

Remember snacks, and chargers for their electronic devices

don`t forget lots of snacks,and drinks,,and electronics for the kids.,,and adults!.lol

lots of snacks and drinks

make sure you have an emergency kit along and window cleaner with paper towels.

Always bring lots of car friendly activity’s for the kids , books, movies , ect , that way you can focus on the road

Don’t text and drive.

have drinks, snacks and a backup plan

My driving tip is to not just “go” when the light turns green. Take a second to look left & right and check that all traffic has really stopped – so many people are running reds these days.

Make sure to have lots of snacks. Keeping your mouth busy keeps your brain awake on long drives.

make sure your vehicle is ready for the road trip, good maintenance ! We always have water bottles and trail mix with us, oh and Nibs and Goodies make a better journey!

We always take snacks, drinks and games that we can all take part in as we drive along. I always use cruise control where possible.

When I feel tired I make sure the car is cold (air conditioning in summer and open windows in winter) to help keep me awake. I drink ice cold water which also helps fight off sleepiness.

Don’t drink too much!! haha

don’t forget some good tunes.

bring snacks

Don’t drink to much so you don’t have to pee.

For a long drive, pack a picnic lunch in a cooler. Stretch, walk around every few hours.
Cheers.

Bring snacks and drinks to save money

I like pulling off into little towns along the way. Stretching your legs is much needed, and a bit of a change of pace to break up a long road trip.

Pillows and blankets are a must

take frequent rest breaks

I always take snacks, I have an old craft storage container I fill for my son and he helps me pick his treats. Apple slices, banana, some goldfish and a sugary snack. That way he can have some independence. Also make sure your play list is topped off makes long drives better when you don’t hear the same song 20 times.

take crackers + water

Admit when you’re tired – either pull over, trade driving duties or spend the night in a small town!

We drive from the West Coast of Canada to Disneyland every couple of years with our kids and the best thing we do is plan out a short geocache every three hours or so along the way, gets us all out of the car and moving around (usually at rest stops already provided off the highway). We always leave tiny Canadian flag pins-makes it even more fun.

pack up the night before and be prepared for anything along the way

take small breaks once in awhile and get out and stretch

Heres a little tip..when you need to stop to fill up gas. There’s a little arrow right by your fuel netter on your dash, it points to the side your tank is on. So if your driving a rental or are like me and can never remember, just look for the arrow!

Always bring good music to drive along to!

Always check the Tire pressure. It makes a huge difference in fuel consumption and safety to be filled to the right pressure.

Have a good play list

Pack an emergency car kit (flares, booster cables, candle, warm blanket, etc).

Concentrate on the traffic and always let family members know where you are travelling.

Plan to avoid rush hours when driving through cities to save time and frustration.

Listen to music you like

Take breaks, stretch, rejuvenate…

I always pack a kit for long drives with a bottle of water tissues wipes sunglasses etc that is close by and easy to access As well I have an emergency kit in my car at all times

If you are going on a long road trip, always carry a spare 5 gallon tank of gas in the trunk, because you never know what time you might run out…or where the nearest station is

Long road trips can be exhausting and taxing unless there is prior thought and preparation. Our trips involve three individuals – and a ten year old. Hence, to survive what can be an ordeal – books/games/seek-word puzzles/ipod/music – coupled with a warm sleeping bag/snacks and a loved stuffy seems to eliminate all hassles. Trip is relaxing and that is what we all desperately need…

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Make sure you have a safety kit and tires are properly inflated

always take bottled water;you never know when you may breakdown

have an emergency road kit also to stay awake sometimes the best thing is to eat something

bring plenty of dvds for the kids

Have regualr pit stops even when you don’t think you need it. Nothing is worse than leaving it until you really need one…

Make the roadtrip a bigger part of the vacation…Take more breaks than you think you need (and longer ones) to recharge and prevent fatigue or muscle cramping…your body will thank you later, and your trip will be much more enjoyable.

Take regular breaks to rest your eyes and if you start to feel tired, it is better to pull over rather than trying to push on through.

I recently did a long drive to the U.S. and found what helped me the most was to take frequent breaks to get out of the car, stretch, walk around a bit. Even breaks of 5 minutes made a huge difference.

pull over if you feel sleepy!

Always make sure to have a water container that you can fill up while on the road-you’ll avoid getting unnecessary headaches!

Always bring snacks & games on a road trip.

pack snacks

NEVER be afraid to pull over for a rest – driving tired makes you just as impaired as being drunk!!

always carry an emergency kit

Bring lots of snacks, play games with the little ones!

I pack lots of food for a long road trip. Snacks!

I like to plan ahead for long road trips. I like to have our route planned out and loaded into the GPS. I bring snacks and magazines and am sure to include some of our favourite music. I like to give ourselves more than enough time, this is a road trip, not a race! Sit back and enjoy the ride!

Always pack healthy snacks for a road trip. Also take water, tissue, and wipes with you.

We drive from Ontario to Nova Scotia almost every summer with little kids so my advice is bring lots of snacks and take frequent breaks.

Pack a lot of snacks and drinks.

LOTS OF GAMES AND SNACKS

DVD player and coffee, enough said LOL

take breaks frequently. not only for your own sanity but for your kids as well!

I like some good healthy snacks, so we aren’t tempted to buy junk food. And I always bring ziploc bags.

Brings lots of snacks, drinks, pillows and blankets. Map out all of the rest stops along the way so you know when you can have a much needed bathroom break.

Always pack plenty of snacks and water. As well, a few DVD’s to keep everyone entertained.

good music and yummy treats!

When you’re on the highway in particular, avoid driving behind large trucks. Flying rocks can create rock chips which may eventually develop into cracks. Sometimes it can’t be avoided, but if you can, pass the truck.

If you have youngsters with you bring a lot of healthy, low sugar snacks, water, and lots of activities to do in the car

All we need are good tunes and rockin treats!

I always pack water; snacks; blankets (you never know what can happen); tire pressure is checked before a long trip; regular oil changes & maintenance. We check the road conditions ahead of time & plan are route accordingly. Nothing worse than being exited over a trip and then sitting in the car stuck in traffic.

Stop for coffee and snacks at you nearest Shell station.

For long trips make sure you have a lot of snacks and drinks.

Take regular breaks to stretch and get a change of scenery.

Have a good playlist and bring snacks

Books on CD and radio shows on CD make long drives more bearable.
To not stress in traffic I try to make up stories about the people in vehicles around me. It’s easier to patient with the cars around you when you remember there are real people, with real lives in there!

Make sure you always go to the washroom before a long trip.

Pack lots of snacks and water, bring music!

Best tip is pack lots of snacks and activities such as colouring books etc.

Bring a paper map in case your GPS device fails or you need to take a detour from your expected route. Thank you!

snack always

I always have a new movie, game or toy for my son. It helps keep him occupied.

Travel with your best friend and you will always have something to talk about and pass the time — I am lucky enough that it is my daughter; at 33, she and I still have lots to talk about and look forward to spending time together!

Take books and DVDs to keep the kids busy so they don’t get bored.

Advice for a long is to always bring snacks! Stop for breaks if you feel tired!