Summer Road Trips

Summer! Kids are out of school and families are free to travel. It is time for the all American family road trip. We all have our memories of being stuffed into cars with siblings and suitcases on an adventurous Journey. Traveling together is one of the most rewarding experiences a family can have. On the flip side, it can also be one of the most harrowing. Here are some tips to help your family arrive safely and with a minimum of stress. 

Wear Seat Belts

• Make it a policy that everyone buckles up before the car moves.
• Never travel with more passengers than you can provide seat belts for.
• Young children should sit in the back seat in an approved child seat.
• Do not allow children to place the seat belt behind their back or under their arm.
• Consider a travel kennel for the family pet.

Pack A Family First-Aid Kit

• Include motion sickness medication.
• Keep the first aid kit secured and out of reach of the children.
• Include a current ID kit with medical information.
• For family members on medications, take a few extra days medicine.

Carry A Vehicle Emergency Kit

• Emergency kit contents should include a flashlight, flares, first-aid kit, jumper cables, extra clothes, gloves, paper towels, food and water.
• Keep a basic tool kit in the vehicle at all times.
• Bring a cell phone and charger.
• Subscribe to a roadside assistance plan.

Be Sun Smart

• Bring sunglasses and sunscreen.
  Bring hats or visors.
• Cover your seats when leaving the car.
• Never leave children alone in a car. Temperatures can rise quickly.

Your car is about to become a mobile family room. Plan ahead and you will have happy car campers. Such preparation ensures the safety of your family and assists in making the drive fun. Make your summer road trip live on in the fun memories of your children’s futures.

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