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

Plan in advance
Before going on a long drive, plan every movement of yours. Like where to go, at what time to reach, where to stay, what clothes to take, how much to take, what will be the food arrangement and how will your routine needs be managed. This will reduce the problems you will face on the way.

Do not 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 on long drives. This increases the risk of accidents. Therefore, you must get 7-8 hours of full sleep before going on a journey.

Avoid dehydration

Like food, it is also necessary to have a balanced amount of water in the body. Therefore, carry water with you and keep consuming liquids 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 a long drive. 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 long, it is always necessary 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 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 photocopies of all the important documents, such as driving license, Aadhaar card, insurance, photocopies of all pollution-related documents, etc., so that these documents can be useful for 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 accompanying you may have to face trouble. In such a situation The fun of the journey will be spoiled. To avoid this, you should go on a journey only after getting the car serviced. Especially do not forget to check the lights, brakes, airbags, tires, etc. of the car. If you keep these things in mind, your journey will be pleasant.

Keep these things in the car

Keep a puncture repair kit, air pump, petrol can, and other spare parts with you. Apart from this, keep a jump start cable for the car (in case the car does not start), tow rope (to get your car pulled by another vehicle), clutch wire, headlight bulb, brake wire, engine oil, disc brake oil, pliers, screwdriver, wrench.

Avoid overloading

While going on a journey during the rainy season, do not put weight on the car's trunk. Keeping heavy luggage not only causes trouble in driving, but also if you have to leave the car and go far away, then there is also worry about the luggage. Therefore, travel with less luggage.

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

(PC: Lifeberrys)