These are tips for US road trips, but they can also be used for other travel as well. It is always important to be prepared, to put in some time and research, and some extra care before leaving on that scheduled road trip.
Car Maintenance:
The first step should be to check your car and make sure it is prepared for a long road trip:
-An overall checkup is important for making sure that your trip is comfortable. Either take it to a mechanic, or if you are so inclined too, do it yourself. But make sure that all your fluids are full, all lights are in working order (tail, head, and blinkers), your tires have plenty of air and tread, your wipers are in good shape in case of rain, and that everything under the hood is in general good shape. If for some reason you are really concerned about your car making the trip, consider a rental.
-Your trunk should be part of your safety net in case something happens. Having some sort of a tool-kit is vital, and you can customize it with the supplies that you think are important, but you should always keep a fire extinguisher, a flash light, a first-aid kit, a tire iron, some road reflectors, and some bottled water. Anything above that you can stock as you please.
