Dealing with the Busy Travel Season – On the Road

With flying becoming increasingly cumbersome due to added security checks, longer lines, baggage fees, and in general less airline staff around to assist it’s no surprise that in the United States the number one mode of transport around the Thanksgiving Holiday is the automobile. Here are some key tips that you can use not only for your holiday travel but any time you’re taking a longer road trip.

Pack light

Wait, what? We’re taking the car we don’t have to worry about suitcase weight?! Wrong… Whilst it’s true that you don’t have to ‘worry’ about the weight or size of your items as long as you can lift them and they fit in the car; it’s still wise to limit yourself to the essentials as if you were flying. Not only is it good practice for when you do take to the skies, cutting down on the weight in your vehicle will also reduce fuel burn and save you money. Also depending on the type of car you have, you may not want to have so much weight resting on one axle. Heavy loads affect your vehicle’s performance.

Get Polarized Sunglasses

Days are getting shorter in the northern hemisphere and with that comes longer dusk and dawn and low sun light at times when we may be driving. Investing in a pair of polarized sunglasses will take a lot of the strain off your eyes and help with visibility and increase safety. Regular sunglasses work because they shade the light, actually reducing what you’re able to see. Polarized sunglasses are designed to reduce the glare and offer you a better view.

Check the Traffic and Weather

Unfortunately our schedules don’t always allow it, but picking a day that’s not considered a busy travel day and when the weather is good will lead to a much more pleasant journey. Dealing with rain, wind, snow, ice, or any number of these conditions combined can make for a very tiring journey. A week before your trip start looking at the extended forecasts and keep doing this. If you’re noticing a particularly bad day, try to avoid travelling then.