Spring Travel Tip #5: Plan your route ahead of time.
Driving from Buffalo, NY to Orlando, FL might save you money, but it’s important to be smart about long distance driving. If you When you drive the same route every day you learn the location of dangerous potholes, stop signs, and traffic lights, where the road curves or splits, where traffic gets congested, and other factors that ultimately affect the way you drive. When taking a road trip, plan your route ahead of time to:
- Get your bearings
- Familiarize yourself with any potential obstructions or hazards such as roundabouts, toll booths, bridges, construction, or congested regions
- Choose the most efficient route
- Optimize your time by noting rest stops, viewpoints, and potential restaurants for meals
- Provide visualization while driving and reduce your need to rely heavily on looking at the actual map
- Give yourself peace of mind
Planning ahead will help to reduce panic while traveling and allow yourself to make informed decisions should you run into a delay or problem. Remember to use voice commands for map directions or have a passenger navigate so you can keep your eyes on the road ahead. And don’t forget to enjoy the experience!
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