{"id":321,"date":"2020-07-16T08:49:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-16T07:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sterling-insurance.co.uk\/blog\/?p=321"},"modified":"2025-12-05T12:39:58","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T12:39:58","slug":"road-trip-this-summer-10-tips-to-make-you-a-better-driver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sterling-insurance.co.uk/blog\/breakdown\/road-trip-this-summer-10-tips-to-make-you-a-better-driver\/","title":{"rendered":"How to be a more considerate driver on your summer road trip"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It\u2019ll soon be time to head off on that summer road trip but how can you become a better driver, one that all your passengers will appreciate?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here the team at Sterling Insurance offer some advice on how to be a better driver as you head off to chase the sun this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sterling-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/07\/ST043-road-trip-Illustrations-1-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"road trip map\" class=\"wp-image-5295\" style=\"width:1073px;height:766px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-research-your-road-trip-route-and-possible-stops\">1. Research your road trip route and possible stops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of us have and make use of satnavs but it\u2019s well worth taking a look at an old fashioned map to familiarise yourself with your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sterling-insurance.co.uk\/blog\/standard\/prepare-long-car-journey-road-trips\/\">road trip route<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pick out places of interest that you may pass and plan stops to break the journey, perhaps one an hour so everyone can get some air and stretch their legs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your research may pay off. Passengers don\u2019t want a running commentary of their road trip, but they may have questions about things they see on route.&nbsp; Wouldn\u2019t it be impressive if you could answer some of them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-make-sure-the-car-is-up-to-the-journey\">2. Make sure the car is up to the journey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A few simple checks of your car could save all sort of anguish and frustration on route. There\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sterling-insurance.co.uk\/blog\/breakdown\/solo-road-trip-safety\/\">nothing wors<\/a>e than being stranded on the hard shoulder with a car full of hot and hungry children because your engine has overheated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before all road trips you should check the battery, oil, water, lubricants, tyres, lights, electrical components, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sterling-insurance.co.uk\/blog\/learner\/bad-weather-driving-advice\/\">wiper blades <\/a>and windscreen washer levels.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, \u201cbecause even the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry\u201d, consider Sterling insurance <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sterling-insurance.co.uk\/breakdown-cover\/\">breakdown cover<\/a> which can cost from as little as \u00a346.80 a year, which is a fraction of the cost of an emergency call out, tow and repairs at a local garage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sterling-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/07\/ST043-road-trip-Illustrations-2-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"road trip clock\" class=\"wp-image-5294\" style=\"width:1028px;height:734px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-leave-plenty-of-time-for-your-road-trip\">3. Leave plenty of time for your road trip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wherever you are headed on your summer road trip, you will probably run into delays. Whether it\u2019s roadworks, a crash or simply being stuck behind a tractor on a country lane, the journey will usually take longer than you imagined.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have to be somewhere by a certain time, leave at least an hour longer than you think the journey will take. If you don\u2019t you may find yourself rushing the last 40 miles and tempers will rise as quickly as your speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-don-t-give-your-passengers-a-white-knuckle-ride\">4. Don\u2019t give your passengers a white-knuckle ride<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are headed for the seaside or a theme park on your road trip the white knuckle ride can wait till you get there.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accelerate, brake and corner gently to give your passengers the most comfortable ride possible. And shouting at the car in front to stop hogging the middle lane just gets everyone on edge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay calm, count to 10, and think of your passengers\u2019 wellbeing rather than your frustration at the inconsiderate behaviour of other motorists coming between you and your road trip destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-make-a-playlist-for-your-passengers\">5. Make a playlist for your passengers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may love Metallica or even Michael Buble, but your favourite won\u2019t necessarily be everyone\u2019s cup of tea. Plan a varied playlist that reflects all of your passengers\u2019 musical interests.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And the panels of the door don\u2019t need to be vibrating to the rhythm of the music. Watch the volume, if you can\u2019t hear one another speak comfortably, it\u2019s definitely too loud.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sterling-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/07\/ST043-road-trip-Illustrations-3-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"road trip snacks\" class=\"wp-image-5293\" style=\"width:1051px;height:750px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-pack-snacks-and-drinks-for-the-road-trip\">6. Pack snacks and drinks for the road trip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Children, adults, grandparents, most people enjoy a little nibble when they get bored and they may get bored if your road trip  takes you along mile after mile of dull motorway.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sterling-insurance.co.uk\/blog\/short-term\/road-trip-packing-list\/\">Pack a variety of snacks and drinks<\/a> but avoid chocolate which can melt in a warm full car. Mints, fruit and crisps are ideal, but make sure you have a rubbish bag handy for wrappers, packages, peel and pips.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go for water, still or sparkling, rather than sugar-laden soft drinks or energy drinks which could leave the children \u2014 and possibly granny \u2014 a little hyperactive, which is not great when you&#8217;re on a road trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-avoid-spicy-food-nbsp\">7. Avoid spicy food&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch what you eat the night before your road trip and during it. The only place for gas in a car is in the petrol tank. Being a good host when driving people means being considerate of the environment you&#8217;re putting people in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-be-sympathetic-to-demands-for-comfort-breaks\">8. Be sympathetic to demands for comfort breaks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If someone needs a break, let them have one. There\u2019s little worse than sitting with your legs crossed in the back of a car for hours on end.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve planned properly and given yourself plenty of time for your road trip there\u2019s no reason for you not to stop for a comfort break every time someone asks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-play-games-during-your-road-trip\">9. Play games during your road trip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take your passengers\u2019 minds off the journey, and hopefully off their need for the loo, by playing games on route. Anything from I-Spy to hangman will make the journey go a little faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With children you can get them to guess the mileage between stops or look out for particular landmarks that you spotted earlier during your pre-route planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also get children to put their initials on the walls of car tyres before you set out and the child whose initials are nearest the ground each time you stop wins a prize.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sterling-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Header-1024x559.jpg\" alt=\"road trip\" class=\"wp-image-5296\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-let-passengers-have-their-own-small-travel-bag\">10. Let passengers have their own small travel bag<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>People get great comfort from having a few personal possessions around them. 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