When traveling long distances make frequent stops and take frequent rests. The stops can be at a restaurant or a rest stop. If there isn’t a lot of traffic, one can take a quick nap behind the wheel between exits. Remember, if you dream about having an accident while sleeping behind the wheel, it might simply be that your eyes are open.
Children can be distracting on long trips. Best to give them something to take their minds off of their inactivity… like how to get their little hands untied and pull the gags from their mouths.
Despite the speed limit, you really need to travel at the same speed as the bulk of the traffic around you. The letter of the law is not as important as the threat of other drivers thinking you are a wimpy little girl-baby who needs to be wearing a diaper while she DRIVES HER LITTLE TRICYCLE…
Speaking of which, you can make better time if you only stop for gas. Fortunately, the diaper worn by wimpy little girl-babies takes care of the need for frequent bathroom stops. I keep a special area in my car for the diapers and my little tricycle…
A radio can help keep you awake during a long trip especially if you argue violently with your spouse about what channel to keep it on.
If you are trying to stay awake driving for very extended periods it is best to consider the safety of your passengers… the real ones and the ones you are hallucinating.
Remember: The faster you drive, the faster you can get to your destination and the faster you can turn around and get back home. Better: If you don’t drive at all, you are home even faster…
Remember to SHARE THE ROAD. This means, you drive on it for a while and then one of the other motorists gets to.
Coffee can keep you awake and alert; however, when given the choice between falling asleep at the wheel and having to interact with a barista, a lot of people take the less unpleasant choice.
Potatoes and the Promise of More Potatoes 
Anyone for a Maccas run?
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You must be hungry…
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Can Taco Bell really be called Mexican?
I thought the whole idea was NOT to keep stopping.
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Remember the diaper!
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My partner tells me our trips are one big detour. I make him stop for everything. 😊
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Excellent tips, all. I shall make notes for our next road trip…
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Do you get to do some of the driving on trips?
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We have a rule that whoever drives picks the radio station… and since we don’t have children the ropes and gags aren’t necessary. Although we could use them at the resorts. Hmmm…
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Great post😀
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Thanks so much!
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I am now more prepared to travel with the kids and will MAYBE interact with that barista
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I think, given the choice, I’d rather interact with a meth dealer…
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A female relative of mine had to pee in a bottle on long road trips because her father didn’t want to stop. I wonder how she managed to do it with the ties and gag…
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My dad tried to pull that on my sister but my mom stepped in and rescued her.
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The speed limits item fits well in the Indian road trip scenario, road is not the place to flaunt your righteousness or uniqueness, they tell you 😁
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I learned a long time ago: Trying to enforce the rules when you aren’t a cop is an exercise in futility and might put you behind bars.
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Good tips. I found that chewing gum keeps me alert. One question. I recently got a small dog and will bring it on 1 to 2 day trips. Any ideas?
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One way to keep a dog from getting bored on a long trip is to let it drive for some of it. Just be mindful, it it sees a cat, it might steer violently to the right…
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