{"id":68,"date":"2016-07-13T23:14:30","date_gmt":"2016-07-13T23:14:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/certifiedautoplex\/?p=68"},"modified":"2024-11-03T15:51:24","modified_gmt":"2024-11-03T15:51:24","slug":"survive-solo-road-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.certifiedautoplex.com\/blog\/survive-solo-road-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"How-To: Survive a Solo Road Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"

Traveling alone is both nerve racking and exhilarating. If one thing\u2019s for sure, it\u2019s important to plan ahead and be prepared for any potential difficulties you may face. Our team here at Certified Autoplex<\/a> is going to share some tips and suggestions on how to survive, and enjoy, a solo road trip.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: Looking for more tips & tricks? Click here<\/a> to continue to that section of our blog!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

One of the first things you need is a love for long-distance driving. Not all of us are cut out for this task, but if you don\u2019t mind it, then you\u2019re in the clear. It can be not only mentally draining, but also physically taxing to spend hours behind the wheel. However, when you\u2019re the only one in the car – there are definitely some perks. Go ahead and play the same song over and over, switch up your plans and make as many stops as you\u2019d like because you\u2019re the only one in charge.<\/p>\n

Top 3 Tips for a Road Trip by Yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Use More Than One Navigation Tool<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When you\u2019re traveling alone in a car, it can be difficult to keep track of where you are and where you\u2019re headed next because you don\u2019t have someone in the passenger seat giving you step-by-step directions. This is why it\u2019s important to have more than one way of keeping track of your current location as well as your final destination. If your vehicle has an integrated navigational system, then you\u2019re already one step ahead. If not, most smartphones have GPS applications available. Another good idea is to keep a map on hand as well as a compass just to be safe.<\/p>\n

Follow Your Vehicle\u2019s Regularly Scheduled Maintenance Plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Driving alone may not be that difficult, but when your car breaks down on the side of the road in the middle of the night – that\u2019s definitely a problem. One way to avoid unexpected breakdowns is by following your vehicle\u2019s regularly scheduled maintenance plan. Keep in mind the amount of miles you\u2019re traveling speeds up the time in between services such as oil changes and tire rotations. We suggest getting a simple multi-point inspection about a week before you head out so you can take care of any major issues before you plan to head out. More simple maintenance can happen on the road.<\/p>\n

Keep In Touch With Family and Friends<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Even though you\u2019re alone on this road trip, you don\u2019t have to leave everyone else clueless of your plan. Nowadays it is so easy to stay connected, which gives you no excuse not to keep friends and family filled in on your most recent location and upcoming destination. Although they won\u2019t be right there to help you if any issues arise, they\u2019ll still be able to pinpoint your most recent location if something unthinkable were to occur. Staying in touch with friends and family can give you a peace-of-mind knowing that there are others out there thinking about you and your safety while you\u2019re on the road.<\/p>\n

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By following these three major tips, we\u2019re sure you\u2019ll stay safe and have an excellent time on your next solo road trip. If you have any suggestions of your own, please feel free to leave them in the comments section below. Those interested in learning more are encouraged to contact our team here at Certified Autoplex<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Traveling alone is both nerve racking and exhilarating. If one thing\u2019s for sure, it\u2019s important to plan ahead and be prepared for any potential difficulties you may face. Our team here at Certified Autoplex is going to share some tips and suggestions on how to survive, and enjoy, a solo road trip.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3824,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[11,20],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n