Tips bercuti...holiday tips 2

When you travel, plan ahead!

If traveling by vehicle, know where you are going and how to get there and back. Obtain a map or download the latest available GPS data.Check for construction detours; for longer trips, get a weather forecast.

Travel and conduct your business during daylight hours if possible.

To the extent practical, select well-traveled and lighted thoroughfares. Bear in mind that routes which are congested during rush hour may be very lightly traveled at other hours. Use freeways and arterial streets and avoid less-traveled roads as much as possible, especially when driving at night or in unfamiliar locations.

If you have access to a cellular telephone, carry or take it (but don't use it while driving; this is now unlawful in many states).


When driving, keep doors locked and windows rolled up at all times. Maintain at least half a tank of fuel, and keep vehicle in good repair.

If planning a "road trip" over the holidays, have your vehicle serviced and checked out sufficiently far ahead to allow for repairs if needed. Don’t forget to have the mechanic check your spare tire and all fluid levels along with the other preventive maintenance procedures.

Consider keeping spare fuses and a "breakdown kit" in your vehicle at all times. Breakdown kits may be purchased from a variety of sources, or you can assemble your own at any auto parts or hardware store using a commercial version as a guideline.

Minimally, a "breakdown kit" should include:

a thermal blanket/bag and a gallon of water

a "HELP" sign/flag and flares/reflectors

a flashlight (check batteries semi-annually)

graphic bullet duct tape

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Also consider carrying:

a set of jumper cables, a tire gauge, and work gloves

a few hand tools (pliers, screwdrivers, Allen wrenches)

some rope and at least one bungee cord

towels and a roll of toilet paper (in a plastic bag)

a small 12-volt tire-inflator

an empty (new, never used) one-gallon gas can

change for a payphone and a pair of comfortable shoes

a cheap/disposable rain coat/suit/poncho

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