Everyone likes to go out with family and friends during the pleasant rainy season. But many people like to drive and choose long drives for this. For people who like traveling, a long drive is no less than an adventure. It's wonderful to stay in different places, have fun, go from one city to another, and enjoy the things there. But often people forget to pay attention to some things in the excitement of going on a long journey. Your carelessness can spoil the fun of the journey. In such a situation, today we are going to tell you some important things which need to be kept in mind during a long drive. Let us know about them...

Do planning in advance
Before going on a long drive, plan your every move. Like where to go, at what time to reach, where to stay, what clothes to take, how much to take, what will be the arrangements for food and drink, and how your routine needs to be managed. This will reduce the problems you will have to face on the way.

Don't forget to get enough sleep
Most people are so excited about long drives that they forget to get enough sleep. However, according to a survey, more than 60 percent of drivers start feeling sleepy during long drives. Due to this the risk of accidents increases. Therefore, you must take adequate sleep of 7-8 hours before going on a journey.

Avoid dehydration
Like food, water also needs to be in balanced quantity in the body. Therefore, carry water with you and keep consuming fluids from time to time. This keeps the body energetic and you can enjoy the journey.

Take special care of food
Avoid eating anything fried or junk food during long drives. If possible, take healthy food with you. Also, things like carrots and almonds will help you stay alert by maintaining your energy level during the journey.

First aid box
Whether the journey is short or big, it is always important to have a first aid box in the car. You should keep essential medicines like fever, cough, headache, and Dettol in this box. Also, check their expiry date once.

Carry the documents
If you are going to travel by car, then definitely take photocopies of your important documents with you and also ask your husband to take important documents with you, such as photocopies of your driving license, Aadhar card, insurance, and all pollution-related documents. etc., so that these documents can be useful to you in times of trouble and you can avoid trouble.

Car servicing
If you are planning to go on a long drive by car, then it is very important to get it serviced first, because if your car breaks down at a place where there is no garage nearby, then you and those traveling with you will face problems. May have to face it. In such a situation, the fun of the journey will be spoiled. To avoid this, you should get the vehicle serviced. One must go on the journey. Especially do not forget to check the lights, brakes, airbags, tires, etc. of the vehicle. If you keep these things in mind, your journey will be pleasant.

Keep these things in the car
Carry puncture repair kit, air pump, petrol can, and other spare parts. Apart from this, jump start cable for the car (in case the car does not start), tow rope (for towing your car with another vehicle), clutch wire, headlight bulb, brake wire, engine oil, disc brake oil, pliers, screws. Driver, keep the wrench also.

Avoid overloading
Do not load the trunk of the car while traveling during the rainy season. Not only does carrying heavy luggage cause difficulty in driving, but apart from this, if you have to leave the car and go somewhere far away, then you also have to worry about the luggage. Therefore, travel with less luggage.

Drive carefully
If you are going on a long drive, take a friend or family member with you who knows how to drive so that if you feel unwell or feel tired or have any other problem, he or she can help you. can do. It is very important to take such a person along in the journey.

(PC: Lifeberrys)