Are we there yet? - Leisure - Brief Article
Soldiers Magazine, June, 2003
SCHOOL is out. Summer vacations are in. Long road trips can sour anyone's mood for fun, but a sense of humor and preparation can make traveling easier.
Aside from road-safety kits recommended by most travel agencies, families should pack sanity-survival kits for the ride. Let children pack their own bags of favorite toys, music and snacks, for example. And take enough pillows and lightweight blankets for everyone to get comfortable.
A safe, maintained car will help keep travel problem-free. Things to get checked include brakes, filters, belts, fluid levels, wiper blades, turn signals, tire tread, tire pressure and oil. If your car has wheel locks to prevent it from being stolen, make sure you can find the key in case of a flat tire.
Road conditions, construction zone information and the locations of rest areas are available online at www.freetraveltips.com, which offers links to the departments of transportation for all states.
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