A little planning goes a long way when it comes to a fun, relaxed road trip. This travel season especially, you’ll have the most fun if you know what lies ahead and set off prepared.
- AAA recommends checking your tires before beginning a road trip.
- Check COVID-19 conditions at your destination and avoid hot spots.
- Double check whether the state you’re traveling to has self-quarantine guidelines.Some states require you to self-quarantine for 14 days.
- Pack masks for everyone in the car.
- Pack a cooler with drinks and snacks to reduce the number of stops.
- Clean your car. The steering wheel is four times dirtier than a restroom. Clean safety belts, door handles, starter, and key fobs.
- Pack charging cords.
- Plan. Plan. Plan. Don’t hit the open road without one. Visit hotel websites and make reservations. Identify rest areas and restaurants and make sure they are open before you travel.
- Create a Keep Clean Kit for everyone traveling with you. Include small bars of soap, bottles of water to use to wash hands, paper towels, travel-size toilet seat covers, hand sanitizer, and disinfectant wipes.
- Wash hands before and after pumping gas.
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