Road Trip Like A Pro!-Road Trip Tips and Tricks!

I travel from LA to SLC about twice a year to visit my mom, and I like to take scenic routes (I-15 gets really tedious after the 3rd or 4th time), and here's my list: 1) Make sure your vehicle has had any necessary maintenance (oil change, alignment, etc.) 2) Don't go more than 2 or 3 hours without taking a break – stretch, pee, fuel up, have a snack. 3) Have plenty of music ready, in varying styles (you will get tired of your favorite genre after a few hours). 4) Water and caffeine are your friends... in moderation (see #2). 5) Turn signals are not for you; they indicate your intentions to other drivers so they can react accordingly. Use them. 6) The driver in front of you is like your ex – you need to back off, and give them some damn space. If you can see the color of their eyes or the individual pores in their skin in their rear-view mirror, you are too close. 7) DON'T CAMP IN THE PASSING LANE. DON'T PASS IN THE SLOW LANE. 8) If there are other vehicles within view, TURN OFF YOUR F@&ING HIGH BEAMS! 9) Plan out your route in advance, but don't be afraid to try an alternate route. Consult your map. 10) Take your time, and enjoy the scenery – some of the most desolate places in the world are hauntingly beautiful, and can provide you with lifelong memories if you take the time to appreciate them. Enjoy your trip!

In the words of Clarkson: "Just me in my little metal shell.  Time to think, time to work stuff out.  Small wonder crabs are so wise."  My favorite quote, and very apropos. to this blog.  Excellent work, yet again, sir!

When i hear a song i know and sing it i usually end up speeding a lot more than usually

I have been on "Mini Road Trips" and I enjoy driving it is very therapeutic. It allows you time to reflect on life and yourself. I get ticked off when my friends hate even driving down the street.i don't understand how people hate driving especially here in SoFlo with the beautiful beaches and weather. Care with Miami Traffic!!!!

I have a 21 hour road trip wish me luck

dude, just drove cross country with my lady, two dogs, and a coconut plant named silvia. good times. love the viddys.

Cali to Texas in 3 days!!! :O ive never drove long distance ever! This should be interesting and adventuresome!

get a road map and learn how to read it. your phone and gps wont work all the time

And make sure your damn spare tyre is pumped up!

I love driving, especially at night, whether on a highway or in the mountains, the speed, line, focus, and control of driving keeps it for me engaged (and often helps to keep me awake). During ski season, I drive from NYC to Sugarbush (Warren, VT) - A 6 to 7 hour drive. The first time I did that drive was when I first got my car. I was super excited, couldn't sleep, and so I drove alone leaving NYC at 12AM with only 2 hours of sleep, and arriving there at 6AM (I-91 route). These last two years I do that drive after working 9-5, and take the I-87 route since it has much better and more frequent service stations for rest stops. I've also driven from NYC to Niagara Falls, as well as Cleveland (~8-9 hour drive), leaving at 3AM, and arriving around 12PM... So here's some tips from my experiences: 1. Know your route, and know your distance (it is so easy these days with google maps)... But also know your gas tank size, your driving style, and your mpg on the highway... On an 18 gallon tank, I can drive from NYC to VT on one full tank. driving to Cleveland, I can in theory make it there on one tank, but I was pushing the car much harder, and ran out of gas 2/3 of the way there... 2. Don't drink coffee right away... get something to eat before you set off, but wait till your first break to get your coffee fix... there's nothing worse than wanting to go to the rest room before you've even gotten out of the city (enjoy the departure), but more importantly, if I drink coffee too early I'll crash afterwards... so I try to time my coffee and food so that by the time the coffee runs out I have food energy to burn and vice versa... 3. Lean forward when you get sleepy... This may sound weird, but when I'm sleepy behind the wheel, I sit up and lean forward for a few seconds... allowing more oxygen and blood flow (I think)... I don't know why it works, but it does for me... I regain focus for a little while before I get tired again and repeat this. 4. Stretch and move your legs / feet... If you have cruise control, slow down, get to the right side lane, and cruise for a few minutes while you shift your feet, legs and back around... If you can't do this while turning, just do it on straightaways... this helps you keep circulation going between rest stop breaks, make you feel less stiff and more alert. 5. If you pull the kind of hours like my Cleveland trip (3AM - 11AM), know that you'll get tired right around sunrise, and right around noon... so be extra careful, and plan your breaks accordingly.

I'm moving in a few weeks. Driving by myself from northern Indiana down to Georgia. It's terrifying. This is a huge help to calm the nerves.

I live in Washington and I am driving to Florida in July for college next fall. Nobody else, just me - I think it will be fun!

To your music point, when I go back and forth from college (about a 2hour drive) I listen to comedy specials. Puts you in a good mood, laughing and after one or two of them you're already there!

I've recently just completed a 1000 mile road trip and watching your video really did help!!

I had to take the MCAT 3 hours away from home. The drive there was very therapeutic, and I ended up doing very well. The test prep company I used kept saying that we should have a fun activity planned for after the exam, and for me it was the drive back haha

I'm going on a 14 hours trip, from Denmark to Austria. The worst part is that i'm driving as a passenger:(

Perfect timing, getting ready to head out to Lynchburg here in a few hours!

I'm leaving from Richmond, VA too! Driving to Tampa FL in about 3 hours

I buy a big thing of beef jerky and get a spare redbull just in case you have to drive really late

I will be driving from California to NY soon and I came across this video to make sure I am prepared. I love your energy and rawness in this video. Safe travels!