How to Make Car Trips Less Stressful

It’s fair to surmise that despite ongoing concerns about the climate crisis in the UK, the majority of citizens remain heavily reliant and their diesel and petrol cars.

This is particularly true when it comes to the daily commute to and from work, as around 36% of us continue to fulfill such journeys using a car whereas a paltry 3% choose to cycle to their office or factory.

Even outside of work, road trips remain a key element of your everyday lives, even though these can take weeks to plan and cause immense levels of stress. But how can you go about making this type of journey considerably less stressful?

#1. Plan Well in Advance of Your Trip

Whether you’re scheduling a trip to the airport ahead of a big family holiday or hoping to embark on an exciting cross-country road trip, planning well in advance will contribute to a much smoother journey and minimize the risk of pesky delays.

This is particularly important when scheduling your airport trip, of course, as you’ll need to account for traffic during busy periods in order to arrive on time and check-in as efficiently as possible.

When planning a trip that involves friends and family members, advanced planning and preparation ensures that everyone can coordinate and organise themselves without exception.

Of course, you’ll also have time to adjust your plans if the need arises, ensuring that everyone is kept informed and signing from the same hymn sheet!

#2. Be Sure to Take the Right Car

If you do choose to embark on a road trip, it’s also crucial that you choose the right car to guarantee the best and most seamless trip possible.

For example, extended road trips can consume huge amounts of fuel, so you’ll need to select fuel-efficient vehicles that reduce your overall spend.

At the same time, you should also pick a car with adequate space to avoid overcrowding when travelling with a large or extended family, as otherwise, even the best-laid plans can go awry pretty quickly.

We’d also recommend buying a car that can comfortably handle different terrains, especially if you’re visiting locations that you may be unfamiliar with.

#3. Pack the Essentials

If you’re driving by car to a far-flung holiday resort on the UK’s coastline, you’ll definitely need to pack more than your swimming trunks and holiday essentials.

Make no mistake; you’ll also have to ensure that you pack adequate snacks and drinks that are easily accessible and available to passengers, both in terms of keeping people happy and negating the need to stop and raid the boot every five minutes!

Taking flasks of hot and cold drinks is also highly recommended during the winter or summer months, while sick bags may also prove worth their weight in gold if one or more of your party suffers from travel sickness!